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Washington considers consolidating elk management - Crosscut

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Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, a co-sponsor of the bill, said at the hearing: "We've heard a lot of concerns from landowners, ranchers and the public around the state on damage caused by the elk." At the hearing, Skagit County Commissioner Ron Wesen said: "We've been hearing from east county residents about damage committed on their properties by elk." "They're like hoodlums that we don't need in our neighborhoods," said William Schmidt, president of the Skagit County Farm Bureau, at the hearing. He said the county averages roughly 50 vehicle/elk collisions a year. But some Native nations have raised objections to the draft bill. An official for the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians sent written testimony to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee in April. Gary Tatro, wildlife policy representative for the Stillaguamish, wrote that they oppose HB 1849 partly because it threatens treaty rights and the roles of Na

My £1,399 laptop refund from Amazon is a lost cause - The Guardian

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I purchased a laptop from Amazon six months ago, but the parcel I received contained a book and other items packaged to mimic the weight and proportions of a laptop. Amazon instructed me to return it for a refund, sent a returns label and a courier to collect it. The courier, UPS, has since confirmed the package was lost in transit. It won't allow me to apply for compensation as Amazon is the customer, not I. It tells me to ask Amazon to contact it. Amazon tells me to get UPS to call it, and has withheld the £1,399 refund. I have wasted months calling and emailing to no avail. MM, Cardiff UPS is correct. Its contract is with Amazon and it is Amazon that should raise a compensation claim. In the meantime, it should have refunded you. This happened, but only after I intervened. It declares blithely: "We work hard to provide a great customer experience, and we're sorry that hasn't happened on this occasion." It has form for placing obstacles in the path of customers

Interviews and Excerpts: Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead Discuss ... - afuse8production.slj.com

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So this is a bit of a trip. Today, at 7 p.m. ET, I will actually be virtually interviewing the authors Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead for the Cincinnati bookstore Joseph-Beth. Why not join us? The info is here: Now if you can't make the talk, have no fears. I'm actually ALSO asking Rebecca and Wendy some interview questions here on the blog today. This is all in celebration of their newest collaboration, the book The Lost Library (out in bookstores and libraries, yep, TODAY!). They've collaborated in writing before, so I had a couple questions for them. SCROLL TO KEEP READING THIS POST ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But wait! There's more! On top of ALL that, we're also premiering a bit of text from the book itself. Just consider it a small preview to whet your whistle. Fir

Go after invasive plants, get new beds ready, and assess the lanternflies: This Weekend in the Garden - PennLive

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Experts share the 8 best grass seeds to plant in fall 2023 - New York Post

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New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. When you're a homeowner, you want everything to look pristine (you know, the white picket fence and the whole nine yards). Speaking of yards, we want that to look good, too. After all, it doesn't make us feel all too good when our neighbors have vibrant green grass and we have something more akin to burnt-orange hay. ( Related : Best lawn mowers and best robot lawn mowers ). That's where grass seed comes in. Before you freak out and think, " I have no green thumb whatsoever ," we're here to help. There isn't much of a learning curve if you research it well enough before getting started — and that's exactly what we did, for you. "Grass seed can improve your lawn's appearance by filling in bare spots and addressing thinning areas," Marc Mayer, director of technical operations at T

8 Best Homemade Grass Killer Ideas - AZ Animals

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More Great Content: Many of us take pride in our lawns, gardens, and landscaping. We spend hours each day tending to our outdoor vegetation to ensure it's thriving. However, there often comes a time when we need to kill off certain growth to ensure our desired plants can absorb the nutrients needed to survive. Whether you're looking to kill your entire lawn to start from scratch or kill off weeds in your garden, you don't need to invest in a pricy solution to get the job done. Additionally, many of the options below are safer than applying chemicals to your lawn or yard, which can be toxic to humans, pets, and other wildlife.  Here are eight of the best homemade grass killer ideas to test on your yard. 1. Vinegar Ingredients : Distilled white vinegar. Explanation : Due to the acetic acid in vinegar, spraying it on grass or weeds will dry them up and ultimately kill them. Vinegar itself is strong enough to get rid of grass and cause desiccation, dehydrating the gr

Are pest control companies worth it? - CBS News

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Person in protective gear kneeling with disinfectant spray Getty Images/iStockphoto If you've ever felt a wave of dread at the sight of ants in your kitchen, you know the need for good pest control management. A few insects on their own are easy enough to deal with, but the threat of a deeper problem might push you to take action. But what to do? You could browse your local hardware store or online shop for sprays, traps, and essential oils for the good old do-it-yourself approach. This may take care of the immediate problem, but DIY pest control solutions may not be enough to prevent future infestations. For the sake of your home (or yard), it may be time to consider hiring a pest control company. Pest control companies tend to provide more thorough and reliable services than what you might accomplish on your own. Depending on your situation, trusted exp