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Elon Musk publicly mocks Twitter worker with disability who is unsure whether he's been laid off

New York CNN  —  Elon Musk has apologized after publicly scoffing at a Twitter employee’s uncertainty about whether he had been laid off in a recent round of cuts and speaking dismissively of the employee’s disability in a series of tweets Monday night. “I would like to apologize to Halli for my misunderstanding of his situation. It was based on things I was told that were untrue or, in some…

[urbancripple]

A Quick Rant About Website Accessibility

I see folks posting about images (or lack there of) and such in the tags of things that reblog from my site. I just wanted to remind folks that my site, https://urbancripple.com is built by hand from the ground up with accessibility in mind. 

My images have captions.

My navigation is keyboard accessible.

I run my color schemes through a contrast checking algorithm to make sure the colors are accessible to visually impaired folks.

I’ve run it through a screen reader to see how it sounds. You ever notice how all of my block quotes (when I post shit directly to Tumblr) all have “quote” and “end quote” around them? Yeah, that’s my shit. I noticed screen readers weren’t able to audibly separate the question being asked (e.g., “how do I do X with a wheelchair”) and my answer, so I coded in hidden meta data for screen readers so folks who use ‘em hear: “Anonymous asks, quote: how do I use a wheelchair? end quote”

Ever notice how all of my opening and closing quotes and apostrophes look like the ones from Microsoft Word and shit instead of the generic fuckery you find on every keyboard? That’s because I hand encode every fucking one to the correct values: “ and ” for quotes and ’ for apostrophes. Same goes for my en and em dashes. The quotes and apostrophes on your keyboard are actually the symbols for fucking inches  and feet!

Yes, my posts have giant fucking “hero” images (that’s what they’re called), but they’re marked with an aria role of “presentation” so that screen readers skip them since they provide no context to the article.

I know what my site “sounds” like.

70%+ percent of my traffic so I optimize everything for that first and then worry about larger sizes. My site looks  good on an iPhone 5 because I fucking support down to 320px wide. 

I take my site’s accessibility very seriously because I know just how fucking awful tumblr is.

And if there are accessibility issues on my site, I have the power to immediately fix them!

So, support all the work I’ve been into the fucking thing and actually visit a site built to support folks with disabilities instead of waiting for me to fucking poach my own content onto a worthless corporate website whose last contribution to any kind of accessibility was fucking “dark mode”.

[possums-against-cops]

Natasha McKenna was a 37 year old black woman who died after being tazed four times by deputies during a cell transfer in 2015. She had been previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression.

A team of six deputies was called to transport her to Alexandria from Fairfax County Adult Detention Center after police became concerned over her mental health deteriorating. Because of a previous assault charge against an officer she was restrained with her arms behind her back, her legs shackled and a spit mask placed over her head. She was tazed because she wouldn’t bend her knees to be put into a wheeled restraint chair. A team of six deputies, five in full biohazard gear were the ones transporting her.

At the time only 32 out of 500 deputies with the Fairfax County sheriffs office had been through crisis intervention training and 80 had received training specific to mental health issues at the county jail. From what I can tell there were no mental health professionals nearby or involved with her cell transfer. In essence, a 37 year old 130 pound mental ill woman was killed because 6 sheriffs deputies couldn’t get her to bend her legs to allow them to restrain her while she was already shackled and masked.

People with untreated mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed by the police. If you or a loved one is suffering from a mental health episode in Fairfax County please consider calling

• Walk-in emergency psychiatric services at the Merrifield Center (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Lower Level, Fairfax), 703-573-5679, TTY 711. Learn more about what happens when you come to CSB Emergency Services.

* Mobile Crisis Units that respond to crises throughout the community, 703-573-5679, TTY 711.

* Woodburn Place Crisis Care – Crisis stabilization services, an alternative to hospitalization for adults who are experiencing psychiatric crisis. Woodburn Place provides a structured, supportive environment with 24-hour counseling support to help people gain the stability and emotional strength to move into a more independent living arrangement.

* Fairfax Detoxification Center – Short-term residential program for adults who need help to safely detoxify from the effects of drugs and/or alcohol. Call 703-502-7000, TTY 703-322-9080 (4213 Walney Road, Chantilly).

* Diversion to Detox – A mobile team of CSB staff which responds to police and community requests to intervene at the scene of a potential arrest to refer the individual instead to detoxification services. Available from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Call 703-502-7000, TTY 703-322-9080 or find out more about eligibility for Detox Diversion).

Additional crisis services for Northern Virginia residents:

* Regional, Education, Assessment, Crisis Services, Habilitation (REACH) – Provides in-home and community-based crisis assistance services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to improve the quality of life and decrease facility placements and/or inpatient hospitalization.

Police do not have the mental health training to deal with these emergencies. Do not call the police.

[bigskydreaming]

Speaking of Riley and other friends who are excellent, allow me to take a moment to pimp some of their books if anyone’s got some spare coin and is looking for good reads while on lockdown.

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate

It’s the start of Jordan Sun’s junior year at the Kensington-Blaine Boarding School for the Performing Arts. Unfortunately, she’s an Alto 2, which—in the musical theatre world—is sort of like being a vulture in the wild: She has a spot in the ecosystem, but nobody’s falling over themselves to express their appreciation. So it’s no surprise when she gets shut out of the fall musical for the third year straight. But then the school gets a mass email: A spot has opened up in the Sharpshooters, Kensington’s elite a cappella octet. Worshiped . . . revered . . . all male. Desperate to prove herself, Jordan auditions in her most convincing drag, and it turns out that Jordan Sun, Tenor 1, is exactly what the Sharps are looking for.

Rio’s got two other books you should also check out, I just grabbed this one at random because they’re all great (though its actually ‘7 Ways We Lie’ that’s my personal fave because Reasons).

Forest of Souls by Lori M Lee

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.

And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life.

Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood—an ancient forest possessed by souls—to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.

This one is the start of a new duology and doesn’t actually come out until June 23rd, but Lori’s got a couple other books out already that are also worth the read. Her Infinite series starts with Gates of Thread and Stone and has the first two books out, there will be a concluding third volume still to come. But I’m lucky enough to have gotten to read Forest of Souls in advance cuz Nyah nyah (I’m so mature, phear my age and wisdom) and its by faaaaar my favorite of hers to date, including more than just the other two books she’s had published so far, and just look at that cover. Ugh. I love it so much. 

(It wasn’t her original cover, actually, they originally wanted to go with this cover of Suck that made me go umm how do you say “Eww” in polite, and authors have little to no feedback they can give on the cover, but Lori took a shot and sent in some examples of other cover artists she really liked and thought had styles fitting her image of the book better, and they picked one of the ones she sent and commissioned a whole new cover, and voila, ended up going with the above cover in all its spooky, thematically ominous glory.) 

On The Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis

A thrilling, thought-provoking novel from one of young-adult literature’s boldest new talents. January 29, 2035. That’s the day the comet is scheduled to hit—the big one. Denise and her mother and sister, Iris, have been assigned to a temporary shelter outside their hometown of Amsterdam to wait out the blast, but Iris is nowhere to be found, and at the rate Denise’s drug-addicted mother is going, they’ll never reach the shelter in time. A last-minute meeting leads them to something better than a temporary shelter—a generation ship, scheduled to leave Earth behind to colonize new worlds after the comet hits. But everyone on the ship has been chosen because of their usefulness. Denise is autistic and fears that she’ll never be allowed to stay. Can she obtain a spot before the ship takes flight? What about her mother and sister? When the future of the human race is at stake, whose lives matter most?

Cory is actually one of my oldest friends lmao, like, I first met her through another writing friend when we both roleplayed on this messageboard X-Men: Evolution RPG over fifteen years ago, and just....somehow never lost track of each other through all our various hyper-fixations and divergent fandoms and even with years-long ‘vanishing from the internet’ periods by yours truly (I am was mysterious and enigmatic, hear me roar). This is actually her third published novel? Or maybe second, I forget the order....her first, Otherbound, is great too, she’s written a Guardians of the Galaxy tie-in novel for Marvel, and she’s got her next book, “The Art of Saving the World” coming out this September, and its soooo good and head-trippy and the premise is so mindfucky that I have no idea how she pulled it off as well as she did and its great and you will love it or you will answer to me (lol no you won’t, I am all talk, I bruise like a peach, don’t doxx me yo). But On The Edge of Gone remains my personal fave of hers, Denise is an in-text disabled autistic black girl and suuuuuuch a fantastic main character, and her love for her family against the backdrop of an apocalypse actually in its on-going stage, no post about it, is like.....unfortunately a little too prophetic in various ways, lolol, but like, timely as hell and resonates. 

Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee

Welcome to Andover, where superpowers are common, but internships are complicated. Just ask high school nobody, Jessica Tran. Despite her heroic lineage, Jess is resigned to a life without superpowers and is merely looking to beef up her college applications when she stumbles upon the perfect (paid!) internship--only it turns out to be for the towns most heinous supervillain. On the upside, she gets to work with her longtime secret crush, Abby, whom Jess thinks may have a secret of her own. Then theres the budding attraction to her fellow intern, the mysterious “M,” who never seems to be in the same place as Abby. But what starts as a fun way to spite her superhero parents takes a sudden and dangerous turn when she uncovers a plot larger than heroes and villains altogether.

I actually met C.B. on tumblr here, via this account, thanks to a mutual mutual, which just goes to show you never know who you might end up meeting on tumblr dot hellsite dot org, and only after that fact did we find out that we had various other mutual friends from our writing/publishing circles of friends, including Cory, lolol, so y’know....small world. But this series has three books out, with a fourth to come, and its such awesome fun, with superpower hijinks galore, an Asian protag and tons of LGBTQ+ supporting characters, trans superheroes, and compelling plots. She’s also writing Ben 10 comics for Boom! Studios, a comic book company that does original content but also publishes a ton of licensed properties like various other cartoons like Ben 10, the Power Rangers, etc, etc. And this reminds me there’s a certain story she was working on the last time we met up for coffee like, lololol probably three years ago now, which means I am way overdue to bug her about it and ask “Is it done yet is it done yet can I read it yet is it done yet” because I am a paragon of patience and a bastion of self-control, obvsly.

Anyway, here endeth the pimping of my friends, go forth and buy ye their novels, verily and such. Or y’know. Don’t. If you don’t want to be cool, I guess. Nerds. (LOL no but if you like my content and posts and topics I think you stand a better than average likelihood of enjoying at least one of the books by the aforementioned ladies, and you’d be supporting LGBTQ+ authors as there’s nary a straight among them. LOL, like I would ever have straight friends, hahahaha could you imagine, what would we even do).  

[jerseydeanne]

Prince Harry's Netflix debut: Duke stars in new documentary about the Paralympics as he urges society to 'encourage and accept' people with disabilities

Prince Harry’s Netflix debut: Duke stars in new documentary about the Paralympics as he urges society to ‘encourage and accept’ people with disabilities

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[leonaboltz]

Best Flooring Fitters London Announces their New Line of Services

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Flooring Fitters London, the leading domestic and commercial flooring fitters, for carpet, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, solid wood floor and engineered wood flooring fitters London announces today their new line of services. The company now supply and fit Altro flooring by their team of safety flooring fitters in London, While Karndean fitters install Luxury Vinyl Planks, and Luxury Vinyl Tiles.

With an extensive selection of thousands of tile and flooring options from different brands, shoppers can easily find the ideal flooring materials. Users can now manage their laminate flooring fitter’s projects to completion all in one place.

The company offers Vinyl Fitting Services by handling vinyl flooring installation. They have a wide array of vinyl options, tile, plank, and sheet styles. These styles look like hardwoods or tiles. Best yet, they also bring the showroom to their customers. This allows their clients to see it in the room where they want it installed.https://flooringfitterslondon.org.uk/blog/best-flooring-fitters-london-announces-their-new-line-of-services

Best Flooring Fitters London also offer Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Vinyl Planks. These floorings provide resilience and durability unmatched by any other flooring option.  The company encourages homeowners to try these options. Vinyl plank wood is a practical option for areas of homes like playrooms, kitchens, mudrooms and laundry rooms.

Best Flooring Fitters London offers convenient access to a dedicated flooring fitters concierge team. They also have a London wide network of pre-screened contractors. That is to guarantee their clients have the right support, services, and expertise to get the job done. Just recently, they have started supplying clients the following services in addition to their flooring installation:

Wet Room Safety Flooring

Wet Room Flooring for Disabled

Polyflor Safety Flooring

Altro Wet Room Flooring

Non-Slip Vinyl Flooring Fitters London

Best Flooring Fitters London customers can now complete a wide array of flooring projects with the comfort of one-stop shopping. That covers from ordering samples to securing measurements and estimates to the last installation. Homeowners can also secure laminate, luxury vinyl, or wooden flooring elsewhere and request Best Flooring Fitters London to carry out the installation.

“We had 125 sq.m of Amtico laid by Flooring Fitters London last month. The fitters turned up on time were courteous and polite, the subfloor and Amtico flooring were installed on schedule, and they left everything clean and tidy. I will definitely use these flooring installers again and will not hesitate to recommend them to my friends. Well done very pleased with it,” a testimonial of one of the many satisfied customers of Best Flooring Fitters London.https://flooringfitterslondon.org.uk/

As a small carpet fitters in London, the company tries their best to provide competitive pricing. Their continual growth of loyal clients is down to personal recommendations. Thus, it is important to them that each customer is left satisfied.

About Best Flooring Fitters London:

Best Flooring Fitters London is a laminate flooring fitters London company. They have been supplying and fitting both commercial and residential flooring across the area for many years. The company has established a strong reputation over the past years. They offer quality products and excellent customer service.

For those homeowners or residential refurbishment contractors urgently wanting new flooring installed asap, can contact Best Flooring Fitters London. Visit their website at https://flooringfitterslondon.org.uk/blog/best-flooring-fitters-london-announces-their-new-line-of-services or phone them at 020 3322 7001.

Media Contact Company Name: Best Flooring Fitters London Contact Person: Dola Email: Send Email Phone: 020 3322 7001 City: Brixton State: London Country: United Kingdom Website: http://www.flooringfitterslondon.org.uk/

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[sounmashnews]

Google has discontinued Google Translate in mainland China "due to low usage". Earlier, reports said Google had disabled access to the service in parts of China, redirecting visitors to the Hong Kong domain. The reports added that it had swapped the Translate interface at translate.google.cn with a generic Google Search page.

[likeatlas]

Beyoncé has faced backlash online for using an offensive term in her new track "Heated." The song appears on the artist's latest album, renaissancewhich premiered last week. Fans and activists on social media have spoken out against the song, which uses an ableist slur at its conclusion. “Sp***in' on that ass, sp** on that ass”, says the letter. The term in question, derived from the word “spastic” [“espástico”]is considered more offensive in the UK than in the US, where it is often used as a synonym for "freak out". However, the use and origins of the term have been criticized by disability organizations on both sides of the Atlantic as it is used as a derogatory way of referring to someone with cerebral palsy. The condemnation of the inclusion of the word in renaissance has been shared on social media, with many fans asking Beyoncé to edit out the insult from the song. So @Beyonce used the word 'sp**' in her new song 'Heated'. It feels like a slap in the face to me, the disability community and the progress we are trying to make with Lizzo,” disability advocate Hannah Diviney wrote. "I guess I'll just keep telling the whole industry to 'do better' until the music slurs go away." Beyonce photographed in 2019 (AFP via Getty Images) “So Beyoncé also uses the slur sp*z in his new song? Learn nothing?” another listener wrote. “Beyoncé using a slur usually directed at disabled people in her music is very disappointing. Especially when it's the same insult another great artist was recently criticized for in one of her songs,” someone else wrote. The Independent has contacted a Beyoncé representative for comment. In June, Lizzo was criticized for using the same ableist slur in one of her new songs. After being criticized online for the word's inclusion, Lizzo re-edited the song and released a statement saying that she "never wants to promote derogatory language."

[residentiallawn]

via Residential Lawn Mowing Service,

A lawnmower is a mechanized machine using one or more spinning blades to cut a hard grass surface at a predetermined rate. The rate of cutting grass is controlled by the style of the mower’s blades, usually by a master cylinder, usually fixed in the center of a rotary wheel, or by a bolt or screw on each of the wheels. This type of mowers has a series of cutting paths, which are pre-set and are used for cutting different types of turf, such as ryegrass, bluegrass, tall fescue, and Bermuda grass. The most common grass types cut by this type of machine are Bermuda, Ryegrasses, Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Rimble. Each lawn mower has its own set of cutting blades, which vary in size and design.

Lawnmowers are powered either by electricity or gasoline. Many lawns don’t require the use of electricity for cutting grass, and for those mowers that do, an electric cutting unit must be attached to the mower itself. All electric mowers, however, must be plugged into an electrical outlet, and a separate cord must be used for the cordless models. In addition, there are some mowers which need to be plugged into a battery. Most lawn mowers come with an emergency starter in case of a power failure. In addition, most have an automatic cut-off feature, which allows the user to turn the engine off when not mowing.

It is important to learn how to properly use a lawnmower before committing to one for the first time. Each lawn mower has its own set of cutting blades. There are also differences in the number of blades on different models. The number of blades and how quickly they can be switched on and off affect the efficiency of your lawn mowing.

Some of the more basic lawnmowers have between one and eight blades. The smaller lawn tractors have fewer blades than the larger lawn tractors. For this reason, mulching lawnmowers may be more efficient than the zero-turn lawnmowers. Mulching lawnmowers are best used in thick, lush green areas where there are not many grass clippings. These lawnmowers also help to conserve gas mileage.

There are two types of cutting widths available on most lawnmower models. The first type is the cutting width or the width of the blade itself. Most lawnmower blades are between twenty-five and twenty-eight inches in cutting width. The second type is the cutting height, which is the distance between the ground and the center of the blade. This height varies by model, so you should read the owner’s manual to find out what the recommended cutting height is for your model. Some mowers will indicate the cutting width and the cutting height on the box but not all will do so.

Most lawn mowers come with an option for a grass-catching compartment. This compartment stores cut grass clippings and other debris. You may also choose to buy a reel mower that allows you to mulch in reverse, which is similar to a Husqvarna cut lawnmower.

Some lawn mowers have a self-retracting cutting lever. If your mower has a self-retracting cutting lever, you need to look for one with a safety switch. Older models that self-retracting have a safety switch on the side of each lever, as well as a metal clip that protects the base of each lever. The clip is designed to prevent the lever from coming off if it becomes stuck on the ground while the motor is operating. Many people mistakenly think that they can prevent the mower from coming to a stop by pushing the lever up and down – this action is actually forbidden since the movement of a spring could disable the safety switch, causing the mower to come to a stop without warning.

Lawnmowers that have a deck cover have two cutting surfaces. The deck is attached to the cutting surface by a series of deck bolts. Older decks may use screws instead of deck bolts, so be sure to read the owner’s manual or consult a lawn care professional before buying a new deck. Many newer decks come with a self-contained rubber deck protector to protect the deck against cracking due to wetness, grit, and water damage.

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Well now that you have a better idea of what a lawnmower is and how it functions you might want to think about the pros and cons of buying one and having to find a storage place for it or just simply outsource cutting the lawn to a lawn mowing service in Vallejo such as Shamrock Landscape Company. Lawn mowing services are generally not expensive and if you find one that is reliable and knowledgeable in what makes a lawn look great all year round, outsourcing this chore is definitely the way to go. 

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[jerseydeanne]

Melania Trump marks 30th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and vows to 'continue to support all students with disabilities' through her Be Best initiative

Melania Trump marks 30th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and vows to ‘continue to support all students with disabilities’ through her Be Best initiative

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Thanks for sending this in, Melania is a champion for good causes.  A friend of mine said when she met her at Invictus Games, Toronto she was so nice and beautiful.  Invictus Games is for injured vets. 

[lawncreservice0]

via Lawn Care Service,

A lawnmower is a mechanized machine using one or more spinning blades to cut a hard grass surface at a predetermined rate. The rate of cutting grass is controlled by the style of the mower’s blades, usually by a master cylinder, usually fixed in the center of a rotary wheel, or by a bolt or screw on each of the wheels. This type of mowers has a series of cutting paths, which are pre-set and are used for cutting different types of turf, such as ryegrass, bluegrass, tall fescue, and Bermuda grass. The most common grass types cut by this type of machine are Bermuda, Ryegrasses, Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Rimble. Each lawn mower has its own set of cutting blades, which vary in size and design.

Lawnmowers are powered either by electricity or gasoline. Many lawns don’t require the use of electricity for cutting grass, and for those mowers that do, an electric cutting unit must be attached to the mower itself. All electric mowers, however, must be plugged into an electrical outlet, and a separate cord must be used for the cordless models. In addition, there are some mowers which need to be plugged into a battery. Most lawn mowers come with an emergency starter in case of a power failure. In addition, most have an automatic cut-off feature, which allows the user to turn the engine off when not mowing.

It is important to learn how to properly use a lawnmower before committing to one for the first time. Each lawn mower has its own set of cutting blades. There are also differences in the number of blades on different models. The number of blades and how quickly they can be switched on and off affect the efficiency of your lawn mowing.

Some of the more basic lawnmowers have between one and eight blades. The smaller lawn tractors have fewer blades than the larger lawn tractors. For this reason, mulching lawnmowers may be more efficient than the zero-turn lawnmowers. Mulching lawnmowers are best used in thick, lush green areas where there are not many grass clippings. These lawnmowers also help to conserve gas mileage.

There are two types of cutting widths available on most lawnmower models. The first type is the cutting width or the width of the blade itself. Most lawnmower blades are between twenty-five and twenty-eight inches in cutting width. The second type is the cutting height, which is the distance between the ground and the center of the blade. This height varies by model, so you should read the owner’s manual to find out what the recommended cutting height is for your model. Some mowers will indicate the cutting width and the cutting height on the box but not all will do so.

Most lawn mowers come with an option for a grass-catching compartment. This compartment stores cut grass clippings and other debris. You may also choose to buy a reel mower that allows you to mulch in reverse, which is similar to a Husqvarna cut lawnmower.

Some lawn mowers have a self-retracting cutting lever. If your mower has a self-retracting cutting lever, you need to look for one with a safety switch. Older models that self-retracting have a safety switch on the side of each lever, as well as a metal clip that protects the base of each lever. The clip is designed to prevent the lever from coming off if it becomes stuck on the ground while the motor is operating. Many people mistakenly think that they can prevent the mower from coming to a stop by pushing the lever up and down – this action is actually forbidden since the movement of a spring could disable the safety switch, causing the mower to come to a stop without warning.

Lawnmowers that have a deck cover have two cutting surfaces. The deck is attached to the cutting surface by a series of deck bolts. Older decks may use screws instead of deck bolts, so be sure to read the owner’s manual or consult a lawn care professional before buying a new deck. Many newer decks come with a self-contained rubber deck protector to protect the deck against cracking due to wetness, grit, and water damage.

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Well now that you have a better idea of what a lawnmower is and how it functions you might want to think about the pros and cons of buying one and having to find a storage place for it or just simply outsource cutting the lawn to a lawn mowing service in Vallejo such as Shamrock Landscape Company. Lawn mowing services are generally not expensive and if you find one that is reliable and knowledgeable in what makes a lawn look great all year round, outsourcing this chore is definitely the way to go. 

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[sounmashnews]

Google has discontinued Google Translate in mainland China "due to low usage". Earlier, reports said Google had disabled access to the service in parts of China, redirecting visitors to the Hong Kong domain. The reports added that it had swapped the Translate interface at translate.google.cn with a generic Google Search page.

[commercialyard]

via Commercial Yard Maintenance

A lawnmower is a mechanized machine using one or more spinning blades to cut a hard grass surface at a predetermined rate. The rate of cutting grass is controlled by the style of the mower’s blades, usually by a master cylinder, usually fixed in the center of a rotary wheel, or by a bolt or screw on each of the wheels. This type of mowers has a series of cutting paths, which are pre-set and are used for cutting different types of turf, such as ryegrass, bluegrass, tall fescue, and Bermuda grass. The most common grass types cut by this type of machine are Bermuda, Ryegrasses, Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Rimble. Each lawn mower has its own set of cutting blades, which vary in size and design.

Lawnmowers are powered either by electricity or gasoline. Many lawns don’t require the use of electricity for cutting grass, and for those mowers that do, an electric cutting unit must be attached to the mower itself. All electric mowers, however, must be plugged into an electrical outlet, and a separate cord must be used for the cordless models. In addition, there are some mowers which need to be plugged into a battery. Most lawn mowers come with an emergency starter in case of a power failure. In addition, most have an automatic cut-off feature, which allows the user to turn the engine off when not mowing.

It is important to learn how to properly use a lawnmower before committing to one for the first time. Each lawn mower has its own set of cutting blades. There are also differences in the number of blades on different models. The number of blades and how quickly they can be switched on and off affect the efficiency of your lawn mowing.

Some of the more basic lawnmowers have between one and eight blades. The smaller lawn tractors have fewer blades than the larger lawn tractors. For this reason, mulching lawnmowers may be more efficient than the zero-turn lawnmowers. Mulching lawnmowers are best used in thick, lush green areas where there are not many grass clippings. These lawnmowers also help to conserve gas mileage.

There are two types of cutting widths available on most lawnmower models. The first type is the cutting width or the width of the blade itself. Most lawnmower blades are between twenty-five and twenty-eight inches in cutting width. The second type is the cutting height, which is the distance between the ground and the center of the blade. This height varies by model, so you should read the owner’s manual to find out what the recommended cutting height is for your model. Some mowers will indicate the cutting width and the cutting height on the box but not all will do so.

Most lawn mowers come with an option for a grass-catching compartment. This compartment stores cut grass clippings and other debris. You may also choose to buy a reel mower that allows you to mulch in reverse, which is similar to a Husqvarna cut lawnmower.

Some lawn mowers have a self-retracting cutting lever. If your mower has a self-retracting cutting lever, you need to look for one with a safety switch. Older models that self-retracting have a safety switch on the side of each lever, as well as a metal clip that protects the base of each lever. The clip is designed to prevent the lever from coming off if it becomes stuck on the ground while the motor is operating. Many people mistakenly think that they can prevent the mower from coming to a stop by pushing the lever up and down – this action is actually forbidden since the movement of a spring could disable the safety switch, causing the mower to come to a stop without warning.

Lawnmowers that have a deck cover have two cutting surfaces. The deck is attached to the cutting surface by a series of deck bolts. Older decks may use screws instead of deck bolts, so be sure to read the owner’s manual or consult a lawn care professional before buying a new deck. Many newer decks come with a self-contained rubber deck protector to protect the deck against cracking due to wetness, grit, and water damage.

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Well now that you have a better idea of what a lawnmower is and how it functions you might want to think about the pros and cons of buying one and having to find a storage place for it or just simply outsource cutting the lawn to a lawn mowing service in Vallejo such as Shamrock Landscape Company. Lawn mowing services are generally not expensive and if you find one that is reliable and knowledgeable in what makes a lawn look great all year round, outsourcing this chore is definitely the way to go. 

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