SALT LAKE CITY, UT Salt Lake City police had to break up a French lesson on the lawn of a church during a wedding recently.

Police say a guest flagged down a passing cop to complain about a couple involved in a sex act in front of guests and kids.

The 60-year-old cougar who goes by the name of Sandy, refused the cops order to let her younger partner, 56-year-old Wilson, stop his special treatment.

The officer had to pry them apart to take them to jail.

Sometimes getting a room doesnt solve the problem, especially on an airplane.

It seems that a 20-something woman flying with her parents from England to Las Vegas decided to have a quick bathroom break with a man she met on the plane.

Other passengers on the Virgin Atlantic flight heard loud, disturbing noises coming from the loo, and told the flight crew.

Air stewards ended up cuffing the intoxicated woman who fought with them when they tried to make her stop. She got her release from Vegas cops after the plane landed.

Note to travelers: What happens in Vegas only stays in Vegas if you get there before you do it.

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For 10 years Sandy Thomas had been running a 2-mile circuit most mornings around her North Laurel neighborhood of Hammond Village to stay physically fit, but in 2006 life handed her a detour.

Her husband, Jim, died that year from skin cancer, and the ranch-style home where they had lived for nearly 40 years and raised five kids suddenly seemed too big. So she sold the house in 2007 to her son, Mark Thomas, and moved to Hanover, Pa.

Sandy Thomas, who is fit and youthful at 71, continues to run in her new community. When Mark, 46, asked her to join him in the Maryland Half Marathon in Maple Lawn on Saturday, she figured it was a good way to check an item off her "bucket list" of things she wants to accomplish in life.

She will run in the 13.1-mile race in memory of her husband, and with her son literally at her side. The pair will run at her pace so they can cross the finish line together.

All proceeds from the half marathon, and the Maryland 5K race added this year, will benefit the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center in Baltimore for the sixth consecutive year.

"Our intention at first was to move the race to different jurisdictions because races run in the same place can get stale, no matter how great the venue," said Michael Greenebaum, co-founder and co-chairman of the race, which benefits the center named in his parents' honor.

"But we feel very much at home in Howard County and our intention is to stay," he said of the event, which was moved from Baltimore County to Fulton in 2011 and continues to draw between 1,700 and 2,000 entrants each year.

Greenebaum's mother is a 24-year breast cancer survivor who takes an aromatase inhibitor developed by a University of Maryland doctor, he said.

Her successful treatment is the reason behind his parents' $10 million gift to the University of Maryland Medical System and the University of Maryland School of Medicine nearly 20 years ago, he explained.

"One of the reasons we like it here in Maple Lawn is because this is a really health-conscious and progressive county," said Greenebaum, whose real estate company developed the planned community.

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An annual explosion of toxic algae threatens to aggravate the Ohio communities along Lake Erie again this summer.

Keeping Western New York from suffering the same fate brought Sen. Charles E. Schumer and local environmental leaders to the Erie Basin Marina today as they called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture to intervene and regulate the suspected causes of the toxic blooms.

The harmful algal blooms cyanobacteria that harm the skin, liver and nervous system in humans have inundated western Ohio and southern Ontario in recent years, closing beaches, shuttering water treatment plants and harming pets and wildlife.

Lake Erie is one of Western New Yorks greatest resources for tourism, recreation and for healthy drinking water, Schumer said. But toxic algae blooms threaten to greatly undercut the value of this resource.

The senator called on the EPA to regulate cyanotoxins and provide help and guidance to local water treatment plants in testing and filtering the toxin from drinking water. Thats something both Canada and the European union have already done.

Schumer also urged the Department of Agriculture to designate the Great Lakes as a Critical Conservation Area, a new designation in the 2014 Farm Bill. That would provide farms federal funding and assistance to help them prevent runoff from their farms that scientists cite as the top contributor of phosphorous and, with it, algal blooms to Lake Erie.

If we do these two things, we can get a handle on this problem before it becomes a nightmare, Schumer said.

Jill Jedlicka, executive director of the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, said, We dont want whats happing in Ohio and Michigan to happen in New York State.

The toxic pea-green substance, which has largely been a problem in the lakes shallow western basin from Toledo to the Lake Erie islands in Ohio, hasnt landed on New York shores yet. But it cropped up for the first time last year in Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pa.

Although its too early in the season to gauge how bad the algal blooms could be this summer, scientists say historical data shows that when precipitation is high during the spring months, it usually leads to more algae in the lake later in the year. The chief culprit, scientists say, is agricultural runoff from the 4 million acres of the Maumee River watershed straddling Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.

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An annual explosion of toxic algae threatens to aggravate the Ohio communities along Lake Erie again this summer.

Keeping Western New York from suffering the same fate brought Sen. Charles E. Schumer and local environmental leaders to the Erie Basin Marina today as they called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture to intervene and regulate the suspected causes of the toxic blooms.

The harmful algal blooms cyanobacteria that harm the skin, liver and nervous system in humans have inundated western Ohio and southern Ontario in recent years, closing beaches, shuttering water treatment plants and harming pets and wildlife.

Lake Erie is one of Western New Yorks greatest resources for tourism, recreation and for healthy drinking water, Schumer said. But toxic algae blooms threaten to greatly undercut the value of this resource.

The senator called on the EPA to regulate cyanotoxins and provide help and guidance to local water treatment plants in testing and filtering the toxin from drinking water. Thats something both Canada and the European union have already done.

Schumer also urged the Department of Agriculture to designate the Great Lakes as a Critical Conservation Area, a new designation in the 2014 Farm Bill. That would provide farms federal funding and assistance to help them prevent runoff from their farms that scientists cite as the top contributor of phosphorous and, with it, algal blooms to Lake Erie.

If we do these two things, we can get a handle on this problem before it becomes a nightmare, Schumer said.

Jill Jedlicka, executive director of the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, said, We dont want whats happing in Ohio and Michigan to happen in New York State.

The toxic pea-green substance, which has largely been a problem in the lakes shallow western basin from Toledo to the Lake Erie islands in Ohio, hasnt landed on New York shores yet. But it cropped up for the first time last year in Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pa.

Although its too early in the season to gauge how bad the algal blooms could be this summer, scientists say historical data shows that when precipitation is high during the spring months, it usually leads to more algae in the lake later in the year. The chief culprit, scientists say, is agricultural runoff from the 4 million acres of the Maumee River watershed straddling Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.

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Now that lawns are beginning to green up, some Midlanders are finding patches of thin or dead grass in their yards. These patches may be the result of grubs eating the root system of the turf. Immediately after hatching in spring when soil temperatures rise, grubs start feeding on the roots of grass. In late May through June, grubs stop eating and begin the transformation into adult beetles. Grub damage may appear in home lawns from March to early May or from mid-September to November. Look for signs of skunks or raccoon digging into the patches or flocks of birds feeding around the dead patches, which can be easily pulled up or rolled back often exposing the grubs.

To confirm that the problem is caused by grubs, Michigan State University Horticulturalist Dave Smitley suggests you use a shovel to dig up several one square foot patches to a depth of about two inches around the bare spot and look for three-quarters-inch long, C-shaped grubs. If you find any, they are more than likely the larvae of European chafer, especially if they are found in lawns that do not receive sufficient nutrition to maximize root growth, sufficient irrigation or are routinely mowed too short.

A healthy lawn can support a grub population of five or more grubs per square foot with no visible turf damage and therefore no need to treat for grub infestation. The general damage threshold treatment to control European chafer beetle grubs is 10 to 12 grubs per square foot. However, if the turf is dense with a healthy, robust root system, it can withstand a bit more grub feeding.

The best way to prevent European chafer grub damage is to maintain a healthy lawn. To establish a grub-tolerant lawn, you should mow your lawn 3.5 to 4 inches in height, properly irrigate and fertilize it to maximize root growth. If the grub population is high (more than, say, 10 to a dozen per square foot) or if there is a history of damage in an area, it may be necessary to use an insecticide to control the grubs.

According to MSU, there are two types of insecticides to treat lawns infested with the European chafer grubs: preventive chemicals and curative chemicals. Preventative products work well on newly hatched grubs present in July. Curative products kill all life stages of the grubs in the spring if applied before early May. Carbaryl and trichlorfon are considered curative treatments and are the only options available if high numbers of grubs are found in the fall and spring before early May. Do not apply any curative compounds in the spring after May 15 because the grubs will have stopped feeding by then as they prepare to pupate. A target date of May 5 would be best for curative insecticidal products

Both carbaryl and trichlorfon are short-lived compounds that kill all life stages of the grubs. Should you choose to use a curative insecticide, water the affected areas immediately before and after the insecticide is applied with at least one-half inch of water. Grubs will move to the surface with the pre-watering and the product will migrate to the grub with the post watering.

MSU research suggests that while it will take 10 to 14 days for the grubs to begin to die after carbaryl is applied, it is a little more effective on European chafer grubs than trichlorfon. Trichlorfon should be expected to require at least five days after application to kill grubs, assuming it rains or irrigation was applied.

Preventative control can be accomplished with application of products that contain halfenozide, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam or clothianidin as active ingredients. Preventative insecticide products tend to be more environmentally friendly than curative products, but they will not control grubs in the spring, or for large grubs found from September to late May. They work very well, however, on newly hatched grubs present in July.

Properly applied, they will greatly reduce the possibility of subsequent damage to your lawn if you found lots of grubs during fall or if you want to prevent grub damage during fall of 2014 and spring 2015.

Preventive products containing the above active ingredients will consistently give 75 to 100 percent reduction of grubs if they are applied in June or July, and if they are watered-in with one-half to one inch of irrigation immediately after application. Watering immediately after application with at least a half-inch of irrigation is critical to obtaining good results. This also moves the chemical off the grass and will make the yard safe for children, pets and wildlife after the yard is dry.

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 25, 2014

Warning signs that a tree has health problems and needs tree service are unmistakable. Giroud Tree and Lawn urges Philadelphia homeowners to be alert for poor leaf development, excessive deadwood or any of the Top 5 Tree Problems for Spring.

As we roll into Spring, deciduous trees should have new bud and branch growth and eventually a full crown of lush green leaves, explains Lou Giroud, President of Giroud Tree and Lawn and ISA Certified Arborist. Evergreens should have new buds and vibrant color. Trees with health problems will present a much different picture.

The five major Spring warning signs of tree health problems are:

1.Delayed or Partial Leaf Out: When a tree leafs out later than others of the same type, has lack of new growth, dwarf leaves or only some sections of the tree leaf out, the tree may have health issues.

2. Damaged Leaves: Chewed, yellowing or discolored leaves may be signs of insect activity or disease.

3. Borers: One of the biggest concerns is Emerald Ash Borer which recently invaded our area. Emerald Ash Borer is 100% fatal to Ash trees. Professional treatment is the only way to protect Ash from this deadly pest.

4.Decay: Mushrooms and shelf fungi are symptoms of decay when growing out of the root system or trunk of a tree. Another sign of decay is a cavity. If the decay is extensive, then the tree may be hazardous.

5.Excessive deadwood: Dead branches can be a serious safety hazard to people 5nd property. Brittle branches tend to break more easily in wind, snow and ice.

The following are the key tree service actions Philadelphia homeowners can take now to protect tree health and safety.

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Bobby Cleveland, the STA-BIL Engine Answerman and Worlds Fastest Lawnmower Racing Champion, shares lawn tips for spring and Tracy challenges his title in a race.

Now that the cold weather is finally starting to break, soon it will be time to dust off the lawn equipment and get ready to spring into action!

The key to getting your lawn race ready is to make sure your small engine equipment, like your lawnmower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and so on are tuned up and ready to go for spring. Most likely, they have been sitting in storage all winter and may have a hard time starting. The following three simple steps can help prevent small engine equipment problems and avoid a costly trip to the repair shop:

1. Educate yourself on how to care for your small engine machines and equipment. Are there products or fluids that will help keep the engine clean? How often should the oil be changed? Proper care now can keep equipment running better, longer.

2. Check fasteners, cutting blades and oil levels when you first take equipment out of storage. Fasteners should be tightened, blades sharpened and wheel bearings and fittings should be lubricated.

3. Make sure to add appropriate fluids like STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment to new fuel to keep the fuel fresh, prevent corrosion amplified by ethanol in todays gasoline and boost engine performance.

Once your machinery is ready to go, make sure to spend time caring for the grass!

1. Mow it properly, and try not to cut it too short. It is also best to mow the lawn when it is dry, as it not only will cut better but will be less messy to clean up too.

2. It seems like a no brainer, but make sure to water your grass, especially during the hot summer months. Its always best to water in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid evaporation.

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By Patrick Schmidt - Apr 21st, 2014 at 6:12 pm

Promotional Image for the HBO Original Series True Detective. Photo Credit: HBO

Fans of the Boston Bruins and HBOs critically-acclaimed series True Detective are going to love this. Errol, aka the green-eared spaghetti monster and The Yellow King himself has narrated two videos for the winners of the Presidents Trophy to grow excitement for the playoffs.

You can check out both of the videos from ad company Arnold Worldwide via The Playlist and Ad Rants.

The only thing missing is his creepy accent from True Detective and his rider mower we first saw The Yellow King when he was introduced on the HBO mystery/crime/thriller when we had no idea the man mowing the lawn would be the man Rust and Marty were pursuing all along.

The Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are tied at 1-1 in their best of seven game series after the Bruins beat the visiting Wings on Easter Sunday by the score of 4-1.

Game 3 in the series shifts over to Hockeytown in Detroit on Tuesday with the puck dropping at 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on NESN for Boston fans and the NBC Sports Network for national coverage.

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Patrick is an experienced writer and hosts a weekly sports show for WISC-Chicago and Sportstownchicago.com. Patrick is a frequent guest on radio shows throughout the country to talk about college football and recruiting. He has produced minor league baseball broadcasts, done play-by-play for baseball and arena football, but college football is his passion. He is also a long-suffering Chicago Cubs fan, but don't hold that against him

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NEW YORK (NBC) If youve been diagnosed with infertility, a new report suggests living in certain states could provide better treatment and support than others.

An estimated one in five couples in the US has trouble getting pregnant the first year of trying and a new state fertility scorecard suggests finding help for the problem could be even more difficult.

Resolve, the National Infertility Association, graded each state based on three criteria: how many infertility specialists are available, the presence of support groups, and whether laws require coverage for treatments like i-v-f.

When you have those three things you have really good care, and when you dont, patients suffer, said Dr. Jamie Grifo.

Alaska, New Hampshire and Wyoming earned an F. Those states had few, if any, accredited specialists and no insurance coverage requirements. Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts, where laws require coverage of infertility, earned an A.

Resolve views infertility as a disease, actually the world health organization views infertility as a disease, and we believe as a disease it should be completely covered by insurance, said President and CEO of Resolve, Barbara Collura.

Without help from insurance the cost of infertility treatment can top tens of thousands of dollars. Also, experts say emotional support is just as important as financial.

When you see that other people are going through what you go through and understand what you go through. That helps, said Dr. Grifo.

Experts hope that raising awareness of the disparities between states will lead to actions that boost access to care and support.

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WASHINGTON -- Instead of chocolate and candy baskets, the horde of children who gathered Monday on the South Lawn for the White Houses Easter Egg Roll got an Eggtivity Zone and a Yoga Garden.

To mark the 136th annual Easter event, First Lady Michelle Obama threw in some exercise stations and healthy eating tips along with the traditional fun and games, which included egg-rolling races and storytelling.

Speaking from the Truman balcony alongside President Obama and the Easter Bunny, the First Lady said this years theme, Hop into Healthy, Swing into Shape, was an issue that is near and dear to my heart.

We want our kids to be the healthiest and the strongest they can be, so they can do well in school and live up to all of their God-given potential, she said.

Donning flowery dresses, petticoats and sweater vests, toddlers and children visiting from all 50 states and the District of Columbia were largely oblivious to the celebrities around them. Among those in attendance were actor Jim Carrey, celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz and Miss America, Nina Davuluri.

One group of egg-rolling contestants was joined on the lawn by the president and his wife, who cheered the participants on from the sidelines.

The children then got to salute the president. Eight-year-old Elisabeth Golton of Weston, Mass., was among the lucky kids. He was like getting high-fives from a lot of kids, she said. Then I high-fived him.

The White House expected more than 30,000 visitors during the day-long festivities, which it has hosted since the 1870s.

Amid the celebration this year, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals attempted to rock the Easter Egg Roll with controversy.

The week before the event, PETAreleased a videoof three young girls demanding that the First Lady end the traditional distribution of colored hard-boiled eggs.

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