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The Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD) camp is for ages 6-11. It typically starts at 9:00am and ends at noon, and is taught by long-time Mrs. McVeigh's Manners instructor, Ceslyn Mathis. The camp runs Monday – Friday. The price is $200.
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The ETAC MYF Committee is led by a President and Vice Presidents, and constantly seeks to groom leaders to ensure quality events and equip the next generation of leaders for the youth ministry and churches.. The Committee leads a combined Youth Service for all youth every third Saturday of the month at Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church. It has organised two retreats especially for teenagers dealing with issues such as salvation, teen pressures, struggles and growth. The MYF Committee meets for bible study each month, leading by example to study and apply the Scriptures.
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Firefighters battled a fire this morning that consumed a 1-story auto repair garage and injured an employee. The fire was reported at around 7:20 am in the 8700 block of Armstrong Lane in Upper Marlboro. Firefighters arrived at the business and reported fire and smoke showing. A Second Alarm was sounded bringing additional firefighters and apparatus to the scene. It required about 45 minutes to extinguish the fire.
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Planning for after the war in Iraq non-existent
By WARREN P. STROBEL and JOHN WALCOTT
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WASHINGTON – In March 2003, days before the start of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, American war planners and intelligence officials met at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina to review the Bush administration's plans to oust Saddam Hussein and implant democracy in Iraq.
Near the end of his presentation, an Army lieutenant colonel who was giving a briefing showed a slide describing the Pentagon's plans for rebuilding Iraq after the war, known in the planners' parlance as Phase 4-C. He was uncomfortable with his material – and for good reason.
The slide said: "To Be Provided."
A Knight Ridder review of the administration's Iraq policy and decisions has found that it invaded Iraq without a comprehensive plan in place to secure and rebuild the country. The administration also failed to provide some 100,000 additional U.S. troops that American military commanders originally wanted to help restore order and reconstruct a country shattered by war, a brutal dictatorship and economic sanctions.
In fact, some senior Pentagon officials had thought they could bring most American soldiers home from Iraq by September 2003. Instead, more than a year later, 138,000 U.S. troops are still fighting terrorists who slip easily across Iraq's long borders, diehards from the old regime and Iraqis angered by their country's widespread crime and unemployment and America's sometimes heavy boots.
"We didn't go in with a plan. We went in with a theory," said a veteran State Department officer who was directly involved in Iraq policy.
The whole report is, in a word, heartbreaking. And it shows how this administration betrayed the military which performed so brilliantly during the invasion of Iraq by not having its back with a plan for the peace. Please do pass it along to any Bush supporter you know who clings to the idea that this adminstration has the slightest clue what it's doing in Iraq. It really doesn't. And as this report shows, it never really did. It hardly even bothered.
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Posted 15 April 2019 - 07:30 AM
Disclosure of tax payments would make it easier to hold politicians accountable. It also would help to reduce fraud and economic inequality.
By Binyamin Appelbaum
NY Times
April 13, 2019
In October 1924, the federal government threw open for public inspection the files that recorded the incomes of American taxpayers, and the amounts they had paid in taxes.
Americans were gripped by a fever of interest in the finances of their neighbors. This newspaper devoted a large chunk of the front page to a list of the top taxpayers in Manhattan under a banner headline that read J.D. Rockefeller Jr. Paid $7,435,169. One story reported that a number of wives and ex-wives had lined up at a government office in New York to seek information about their present or former husbands. Journalists soon began to note the curious absence of some conspicuously wealthy people from the lists of top taxpayers.
Congress had ordered the disclosure as a weapon against tax fraud. Secrecy is of the greatest aid to corruption, said Senator Robert Howell of Nebraska. The price of liberty is not only eternal vigilance, but also publicity.
There is every reason to think that sunlight served the desired purpose. One important piece of evidence is that wealthy Americans absolutely hated the disclosure law, and soon persuaded Congress to execute a U-turn.
Almost a century later, its time to revisit the merits of universal public disclosure. Democrats in Congress are fighting to obtain President Trumps tax returns under a separate 1924 law, written in response to related concerns about public corruption. That issue could be resolved, at least in part, if Congress embraced the broader case for publishing everyones tax bill.
Now as then, disclosure could help to ensure that people pay a fair share of taxes. Americans underpay their taxes by more than $450 billion each year, more than 10 percent of total federal revenue. Publishing a list of millionaires who paid little or no taxes this year could significantly reduce the number of millionaires who pay little or no taxes next year.
In Norway, where tax records have been public since the founding of the modern state in 1814, a newspaper put the records online in 2001. One study estimated that the records greater availability caused a 3.1 percent increase in the reported incomes of self-employed Norwegians over the next three years, perhaps because they feared exposure.
Disclosure also could help to reduce disparities in income, as well as disparities in tax payments. Inequality is easier to ignore in the absence of evidence. In Finland, where tax data is published each year on Nov. 1 jovially known as National Jealousy Day people treat the information as a barometer of whether inequality is yawning too wide.
Consider that public corporations are required to report the compensation of top executives who check disclosures of rival companies to ensure they are not underpaid.
Another benefit would be identifying patterns of illegal discrimination against women or minorities. Lilly Ledbetter, for whom the 2009 fair pay law is named, would have learned a lot sooner that she was making less than her male colleagues at a Goodyear plant in Alabama if she could have looked up their annual incomes on a government website.
Transparency could even help to increase economic growth. People who know how much their co-workers are paid and how much people are paid at other companies, and in other industries can make better career decisions.
Tax data also is a rich source of information about American life. The I.R.S. tightly limits access, but one of the few researchers allowed to work with that data, the Harvard economist Raj Chetty, has produced a series of important studies illuminating the mechanics of economic inequality. He and his collaborators have shown that Americans have a dwindling chance of making more money than their parents, and that living in a good neighborhood as a child has a lifelong impact on earnings. One can only imagine what others might learn from the data.
Calling for more disclosure may seem discordant at a time of growing concern about privacy. But income taxation is an act of government, not an aspect of private life. Property tax records provide a reasonable model. Local governments disclose the name of the property owner, the value of the property and the amount of taxes owed and paid. The same information should be available for income taxes nothing more is necessary.
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I remember in the 2016 debates then candidate Trump asking Hillary Clinton how she could work in public service for 30 years and be worth 250 mil.
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Fair Tax. . .
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Didn't seem to help. :lol:
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You sure aren't the only one.
Precisely why she and the other crook Democraps refuse to release them. Too much shady activity would come up to the surface....:whistling:
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There have been a lot of board games made and played over the years, and it's quite possible that you have a few of the classics hanging out on your shelves. It's fun to find games from your past at the thrift store and at garage sales, but you can also find such games at online stores like eBay, Board Games Geek, Fun Again Games, and Vintage Game World. Not only can playing these games sometimes give you a glimpse into history, but they can be a fun and inexpensive alternative to some of the classic board games that are still widely in print.
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Wow, did you get your tongue tied up just now. Me too! During the 1990s, there were a lot of crazy games based on popular music, television shows, and well let's just dive in. If you wanted to throw a party themed around games of the 90s, I'd suggest requesting people come over with their hair unwashed in their finest flannel shirts with hiking boots and cargo pants. Ladies can wear sundresses over white ribbed t-shirts. Here are some games that will have you giggling as you listen to Nirvana, Soundgarden, New Kids on the Block, Vanilla Ice, and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.
Beverly Hills 90210 Survey Game – The point of this game was to answer a question that asked what percentage of teenagers answered yes to that question. You set your percentage dial to what you think the correct answer is. You'll laugh at some of the questions that were from what they call "90210 situations." And if you haven't watched the classic 90210 (not the new one on TV) you might want to check it out.
New Kids on the Block Board Game – Oh the nerdity! This game was also a blast from the past in terms of bubble gum pop. If you find it, grab it. It's selling for between $60 and $200 online. The point of the game involved making your way around the board and collecting pictures from different board spots. It's good for a laugh if you find it now (or to resell online)!
Careers for Girls – Okay, this game is so not politically correct by today's standards. You can become a veterinarian, a supermom, a rock star, a fashion designer, a school teacher, or a college student in this game. Yeah, feminists everywhere are screaming. I actually owned this game. I still own this game. (In fact, I've owned all three games thus far mentioned). It's fun to play, but it very much reinforces gender stereotyping of girls.
Mind Trap – This game certainly made you feel as though your mind were in some sort of vice press. The game featured brain teasers, and many people enjoyed this game, however, many people got annoyed too. I was one who enjoyed the game.
I'd begged my parents for it. Guess who I would walk around stumping on a boring and rainy Saturday?
Clue Museum Caper – Oh this game was a lot of fun. I never owned it. Some guy I dated in high school did. We played it one rainy day at his parents' house. It was the only time I played it, and I still remember it. What does that say? It was a 3-D game. There were tiny paintings. If you find it, grab it!
Disorderly Conduct – This game…this game was labeled "For adults!" It was quite risqué for the time, and it was meant to be a teen party game – for when the parents were out and the teens were in the basement. In my case, I think my parents bought this game, then realized in horror that it was a kissing game. If nothing else, you'll get a kick out of the great 90s couples on the cover.
Please continue to the next page to learn about more vintage games from the 80s and earlier.
Great Games from the 80s – Hold Them Now!
If the 90s were filled with teenage angst and bubblegum, the 80s were filled with MTV, feel-good sitcoms, and Saturday morning cartoons. The games from this era are also sure to amuse. If you want to have an 80s board game night, have your friends over dressed in their best 80s garb. Blast your favorite George Michael, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Cyndi Lauper tunes while you munch on Cheetos and drink Mountain Dew.
Bonkers – I totally forgot this game existed until I was working on this article, and yes, it was a game we had as kids. The board game involved building a track you would move around on, and the point of the game was to get to the finish first. I think what happened to the game was that the pieces got lost. Either
that, or it was a game I played at a friend's house and it just stuck with me.
Bed Bugs – In light of the current problem with bed bugs in the United States, perhaps you'd like to honor these annoying little creatures by picking this game up if you see it around. (Hey, if you have your 80s board game party in a shady hotel, you can make it a bed bug party.) The purpose of the game was to capture little bugs that would be wiggling around on a vibrating table with a pair of chopsticks.
Password – Perhaps you've seen 80s TV shows where they play this game. My parents would play this game when they'd have people over. You know you've been witness to this game if you recall someone saying, "Bull," and pausing while raising his or her eyebrows. The
point was to give tips without saying the word so that your partner or team would guess the word. If you're wondering what the password for "bull" was, it was "bear." My mom's cousin was miffed that she didn't get it.
Gender Bender – I've actually never seen this game. I can only imagine. The point of this game is to "switch roles with the opposite sex." Hmmm…I wonder what kind of gender stereotypes this game is perpetuating. It's almost enough to make me want to pick it up. Almost.
MTV Remote Control – I used to sneak out to see my older brother watching this television show, and I remember the advertisements for this game. Even though I wasn't technically allowed to watch MTV in the 1980s, I was intrigued by this trivia game. The point of the game was to score as many points as you could by answering trivia about television shows. It embraced slacker culture.
Groovy Games from the 70s
Ah the 70s, the time of bell bottoms, disco, and tiki bars. Many popular board games have remained around since the 1970s, but there are some strange games from this time period. If you see them, grab them up, man. We can have a groovy time being hip together. Don't forget to serve 70s-themed food and drinks. For inspiration, watch That 70s Show and Boogie Nights. For kid-friendly festivities, play the Monkeys and serve Kool-Aide.
Pass Out – Leave it to the folks in the 70s to name a game after what happens when you play it. This game was a drinking game, and you would have to do whatever it said to do on the space. The game also features what were called "Pink Elephant Cards." Now that you've stopped laughing, I can tell you what those cards were for. You had to say a tongue twister if you got one. If you couldn't do it…well you know what you had to do. Bottoms up!
Let's Go Shopping – Okay, so after you can't move the next morning, you pick yourself up. There's no way you can make it to the store. Instead, you pull out your favorite game that simulates the shopping experience and trains your children to become consumers. It was a predecessor for Mall Madness, I'm sure.
Billionaire – After all that faux-shopping you're probably going to be bummed out. Especially since you spent your rent paying for the rematch of Pass Out. Now, it's time to get ahold of this game. In this game, you simulate being, well, a billionaire.
Maybe Donald Trump played this game as a kid.
Anti-Monopoly – After all the money grubbing, partying, and shopping, you're going to need to purge your soul. Why not do so by breaking up other people's monopolies in this game. The purpose of this game, like any of the Monopoly games, is to be the best slum lord you can possibly be.
The Games of Yester-Year
There were a lot of awesome vintage board games. In the pre-70s eras, many games were focused on family fun. As a matter of fact, many of the board games are still published today – Clue, Monopoly, Pit, Racko. In keeping with the spirit of finding some of the less common games of the era, here are some you'll definitely want to keep your eyes opened for.
Mr. President – Learn about the campaign process in this game. When you play this game, you'll find
yourself getting frustrated. I wonder if the game includes campaign contributions and accusations of voting machine fraud? Either way, it can be a fun way to spend an afternoon.
The Ten Commandments – After you've had enough of the politics, perhaps it will be time to play a game that speaks to your more spiritual side. You win if you've collected all ten of the commandments and you've landed on a commandment space.
The Amazing Dunniger Mind Reading Game – This game was more of a test. It was a test to see whether you had any psychic powers. The point of the game was to try to guess – er discern- what the other person was thinking. The point of this game, evidently was to determine exactly how powerful you were telepathically.
There's my list of some of the very interesting games from years past that you may have missed or forgotten about. What are some of the games you remember playing when you were a kid? Have you found any notable vintage board games at garage sales, flea markets, or thrift stores?
Board Game Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/
Vintage Game World: https://www.vintagegameworld.com/
Fun Again Games: https://www.funagain.com/control/main
All images courtesy of Vintage Game World.


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Local H toured through the summer of 2010 in support of the release of our first DVD, 68 Angry Minutes. It was pretty awesome…three legs here and there. Kinch (from Phoenix) opened and were very cool. Love the fish tacos at San Diego's Los Panchitos. I broke down and finally bought a GPS. I am lost no more—until I break it.
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Firefighter tells of North heroes' blaze of glory – Sunday Sun
THESE pictures show how the hard work and bravery of firefighters often goes unnoticed.
But retired fireman Arthur Lockyear, who battled blazes across the North for 30 years, has penned a book celebrating his heroic colleagues.
The 59-year-old from Ushaw Moor, Durham, said he felt it was something which needed to be done for the "good of the service".
And so he has written Warriors in Fireboots to tell the incredible stories of the firefighter's calling.
"The book is my tribute to the many extraordinarily courageous people whom I have had the great fortune to have met," said Arthur, who worked in Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside during his three-decade career with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Arthur, who has been awarded an MBE for his work organising the Sunderland Remembrance Day Parade, has spent two years gathering together stories for the book.
The tales span the length and breadth of the country, and go back in time to take in the very first men who risked their lives in the fire brigade, as well as the heroic firefighters of the Blitz in the Second World War.
"There were so many stories to chose from," said Arthur. "They start back in 1861 in London and come right up to date in 2005, with two firefighters from Stevenage who lost their lives."
via Firefighter tells of North heroes' blaze of glory – Sunday Sun.
Bearpark Welfare Unlucky In This 1950 Game
Bearpark were unlucky not to win their FA Amateur Cup fixture at Hartlepool RA. The efforts of Hartlepool RA to play class football baulked against a quick tackling Bearpark defence. Wilson, the Bearpark centre half, and Robson were especially good. In one incident Wilson kicked the ball off the goal line with Minnis out of his goal. Bearpark began to press and were rewarded with a goal from Carr after 25 minutes. Carr missed a penalty for Bearpark in the second half and Harlepool RA's inside left equalised with only ten minutes to go. Final Score 1-1.
The replay took take place on 30/09/50 and Bearpark's team for that match was:
Minnis, Blakeburn, Nelson, Graham, Wilson, Robson, Patterson, Carr, Hurst, Ainsley, Brown. Reserve Cummings.
Junior Football 1950 – Hamsteels 7 New Brancepeth 7
That must have been some game! After the game the league positions were as follows: Top Waterhouses [five wins one draw], Quarrington Hill [three wins one draw one defeat], New Brancepeth YC [three wins one draw one defeat] Sherburn Village [three wins two defeats], Hamsteels BC one win one draw three defeats], Ushaw Moor one win three defeats], Bowburn BC [one win four defeats] and bottom were Broompark – but with games in hand – [three straight defeats].
I guess that YC is short for Youth Club, BC is short for Boys' Club, and SSC is short for Sports and Social Club.
Ushaw Moor Football Team – September 1950
There were some mixed fortunes in this month. The Moor put in a good performance against Crook in a midweek fixture that attracted a gate of 1,700. In the first half, despite a stiff breeze and the sun, they had the better of the exchanges and at half-time they found themselves leading 2-1. It was McAdam of Ushaw Moor that had scored the first goal of the game and although Wake equalised for Crook, Nicholson replied for the Moor only a couple of minutes later with a goal from a penalty. Wood scored another for the Moor after 60 minutes to make in 3-1. Crook, who afterall were a Northern League team, turned up the heat in an exciting period of the game but could only add one further goal [from Weston]. Final score Ushaw Moor 3 Crook 2. Tommy Sharpe was described as outstanding at full back for Ushaw Moor and keeper Smith made some outstanding saves in the Moor goal. Waterson and Hailes played well in the Moor middle line but the Moor forward Finlay was their only forward of note on the day.
Ushaw Moor were described as inept in their league game against Trimdon Grange and deservedly suffered their first home defeat to a better organised team. The non appearance of the referee delayed the match by 20 minutes and in the end Tom Freeman [ex Middlesborough and Durham City full back] took over the whistle. Half-time Ushaw Moor 0 Trimdon Grange 1. Full-time Ushaw Moor 2 Trimdon Grange 3. It was Wood and Wilson that netted for Ushaw Moor. Coulston made his debut in goal for the Moor and pulled of some fine saves. Hailes did ok at right half. This defeat was only the Moor's second in ten games – not so bad!
Ushaw Moor's team selection for the next game – against North Eastern League team Blackhall was as follows:
Smith, Lockey, Sharp, Hailes, Waterson, Richardson, Gleghorn, Wood, Finley [or Nicholson if Finlay fails a fitness test], James, McAdam. New Brancepeth Colliery Band would be playing during the interval.
Broompark's team to play Belmont on the same day was selected as follows:
J Ronson, J Hanson, J Gilbert, R Richardson, J Easter, N Kelly, D Kemp, G Pearson, F Shevels, S Kelly, J Tolley, Reserves – R Lee and A Ross.
The Holiday – part 3 of 3
Here is a bit more derived from the microfiche:
The weather for the Durham Miner's Gala of 1950 was a bit dodgy. There was some fairly heavy rain before mid-day and it made some people a bit anxious for the event. Some of them went home and gave it up. Later the rain held off only for it to return at about 8.30 pm. Lots of pretty dresses and new suits got soaked but many people refused to be down hearted about the conditions and enjoyed themselves anyway!
Ushaw Moor Cricket Club got its first league win of the 1950 season by beating Craghead. At the time the Moor were second off bottom and Craghead were below them so it was not much to bugle about… In fact Ushaw Moor's league record as a result of that win was Won 1 Drawn 5 Lost 12.
1950 was the year of Lancelot Hill's funeral. He had reached 54 years of age. In his time he had played cricket for both New Brancepeth and Esh Winning, as well as briefly holding the job of secretary of Ushaw Moor Working Men's Club.
That is that for microfiche and now I want to move on to my matchday experience of Ushaw Moor v Langley Park held, not in 1950, but on 17/7/2010! The weather was not bad. It was sunny although darkish clouds threatened to move from a position above what would have been New Brancepeth Pit and plonk themselves directly over Ushaw Moor's cricket pitch. In the event the weather was all talk and never moved at all.
Speaking of movement I saw no evidence of Langley Park's opening bowlers achieving movement. They were straight up and down. David Jones, the young lad bowling from the Station Road end, was in my view medium fast; that would have been ok but unfortunately he failed to get any swing and too often failed to force the openers to play the ball early on. There were one too many full tosses from him. I had sympathy for this young bowler and told him so said when, at the end of an over, he drank water from the boundary near the the seat I occupied. My sympathy was felt because of the uneven and slightly downhill pitch he had to negotiate as he ran in to bowl. His opening bowling partner was probably deserving of the accolade fast bowler and sometimes got some lift out of the pitch; in my younger days I would have found one or two of his deliveries a bit awkward to negotiate. To me the Ushaw Moor professional batsman looked good, whilst he was at the wicket, but this had not been his season for meaningful runs – so far -however there is still just about enough time for him to make an impression on the committee!
At one point I retired to the bar for a pint and an opportunity to view the team photographs of yesteryear. It was a bit strange to see a picture of my lovely grandad looking so young. I could see that it was Mr Richard Wallace Hope but he was destined to put a few pounds on like all of us!
Then it happened. I asked Adrian the barman to tell me who the man was sitting on a scooter at the bottom end of the pitch, well behind the boundary line. When he told me that it was Alfie Gillespie [thanks to Adrian for correcting my errors relating to Alfie including my 'Harry Gillespie' typo] I could not believe my luck. I had heard so much about him from my uncle Norman Hope. Alfie was a lovely batsman – technically correct and reluctant to hit the ball in the air [although Bradman was in a different league he had the same philosophy as Alfie]. I went over to talk to him and he very kindly agreed to a chat. He is now in his 89th year and a bit deaf but his brain is still sharp. Alfie suffered a bad injury whilst fielding on the boundary [bottom end of the boundary – graveyard end]. It very nearly was graveyard for Alfie because as soon as the pints of blood were pumped into him he needed more! It was an unexpected pleasure to meet the great man and I will never forget it. As our chat was coming to an end he pointed to two gentlemen standing about forty five yards away near the boundary slightly to our right and he named them: Raymond Ayre and Frank Procter! I enjoyed a chat with them and they showed me great consideration. Brilliant stuff. If my memory serves me right Mr Proctor informed me that it was his boundary shot that had accidentally hit Alfie all those years ago! So Alfie must have been behind the boundary and watching his colleagues bat.
I had several afternoon meals at Cafe Neenas' in Chester-Le-Street. It has a lovely atmosphere, the meals are generously portioned and the prices are reasonable. The customers I came across were interesting worthies; no doubt they all have a story to tell and given more time I may well have heard those stories in more detail!
I popped in and saw John and Elsie Vasey on the last day of my holiday and enjoyed their company, even though it was not for as long as I would have liked. They have a history of hard work and consideration for other people and those are values not to be dismissed lightly.
Well that was 3 of 3 but there is one more article to complete [as soon as I can] and it is a bit about Ushaw Moor Football Club of 1950 vintage.
The Holiday – Part 2 of 3
Back to the microfiche – back to 1950.
Ushaw Moor Youth Club did very well that year and deservedly won the Durham Table Tennis League Cup. The team consisted of William Jackson, George March, Frank Proctor, Joseph Young, Arthur Snaith and Albert Snaith.
Vicar Welby conducted the funeral of Mrs H Sokell of Durham Road. Chief mourners included:her sisters Mrs A. T. Thompson and Miss Brynn [or perhaps Brym or similiar – my record at this point is not good – apologies] Mr and Mrs T. E. Sokell [brother and sister in law] Mr T. F. Fothergill, Mr and Mrs G. E. Bryan, Mr and Mrs Bradnick and Mrs Beasley.
A Miss Street and Mr F. Bell married at the Durham Road Methodist Church. The wedding picture shows twelve people including two young bridesmaids.
There is a big advert with the message 'Nobody had much fun when I was around – I was always full of Neuritis'. It was an advert for a brand of laxative salt.
I liked the 'pass me the Paddy and I'll show you the way to wash up' advert. It was a speciality of the CWS soap works.
Controversy! New Brancepeth CC tied its game with Sedgefield CC – but was it the tie that never was? Was it a paper typo or a dozing scorer? Details:
New Brancepth scorecard:
W Ross 7 E Homes 9 N Gleghorn 3 W Brass 0 J Milburn 0 R Ayre 3 W Cruddace 9 J Nelson 33 L McConnell 23 R Milburn 7 J Towns not out 0 extras 11 total 106
Sedgefield were reported to be all out for 106 [W Brass 4-34 and J Towns 3-50]. I checked the report three times – there is a problem and I will leave it with you!
Continuing with 1950 Esh Winning has been named by the Ministry of Health as having the most ideal housing scheme in the North of England – the architect being Mr Fred Hedley, a local man from Brandon. He felt that people, especially miners, need a degree of sunshine.
As a result of success in an essay, organised by the National Union of Miners, councillor R. J. Meldrum and Mr J. Charlton are to attend the Summer School in Edinburgh.
Ushaw Moor colliery houses demolished – running north and west.
More later.
Selected Memories Of Last Week's Trip To Durham [1 of 3]
I have only one hour to spare so tonight's piece is not in 'creative writing' mode and has no real or imagined resemblance to the writing of Thomas Hardy [as if].
I was sitting opposite an adolescent boy for the best part of the journey up from Kings Cross to Durham and witnessed his almost perpetual eating routine. To get to his food store he had to put his hands beneath the table and extract his food from a bag; in doing so he frequently brushed against my shins. I can tell you now that there was nothing remotely erotic about it and his movements were no doubt accidental. Thank goodness.
Eventually the majestic sight of Durham Cathedral came into view and soon afterwards my cousin scooped me away to Chester-Le -Street for what turned out to be a very interesting break. She announced that something very unusual was due to happen in Chester-Le – Street that very night; in passing it's a lovely name for a town but bad news for a non touch typist short of time. Anyway I was to see a cultural event performed by a German company and entitled 'Firebirds'. I attended the event with members of my family, together with some of their friends. The friends included an elegant lady called Lorraine and a heartwarming friend called Maureen. I must not forget Maureen's brother – an Arsenal supporter of long standing. We were in position by 8.40pm on the pavement about a hundred yards opposite the Methodist Church and therefore well in time for the event – which was due to start at 9 pm. The Methodist church clock showed twenty to five and was still showing that time when I left the town during mid- morning several days later.
It began to rain but we did not care: our spirits were high and we were full of anticipation. It is true that the event began an hour late, during rain, and and my lovely companions declined to go in the pub immediately behind us on the grounds that they had a temperance spirit. Well I am not a frequent drinker but must admit to a heartfelt tinge of disappoinment [if such a thing is technically possible] at the news that drinking alcohol was bad form. The tinge quickly dispersed and we were all as one again like children waiting for a German Santa and his accompanying elves.
The production duly arrived and boy was it colourful and exciting. The only downside is that although I would be willing to bet that our group were above average mentally [even though I no doubt dragged the average down a bit] none of them fully understood the exciting and colourful spectacle occuring before our very eyes. Only later did I understand that it is based on the idea of a competition amongst six daredevil pilots and their flying machines. There were several dramatic fire effects and explosions and I would not have missed this colourful and dramatic event for all the world.
The following evening I went to the headquarters of Durham's Cricket to see the home team take on Derbyshire Falcons in a limited over game under 20/20 rules. In the event the game was abandoned after thirteen overs, owing to heavy rain, but not before I saw the Derbyshire team for the very first time. I have followed its scorecards since 1954. Les Jackson and Cliff Gladwin are of course long gone but elements of the child are still within me and therefore it was exciting just to watch Derbyshire practice! The Derby wicket keeper seemed a bit special to me and took one or two very awkward deliveries very well indeed. Mustard batted well for Durham. The Durham County bar was not a very exciting place to be that night; little groups of men – on average four per group – stood around talking about goodness knows what. I was almost the only person sitting down so I had no interesting conversation with anybody; it seemed very dull and very 'County' to me. Probably an overreaction.
The next day I paid a short visit to Durham library to take advantage of its microfiche newspaper record. It is a treasure of information about Ushaw Moor and the surrounding area and the Durham County Advertiser is expecially good. Which year to select? I went for 1950. Do I hear groans of disappointment? Let me give you a couple of scorecards:
By the middle of July 1950 Ushaw Moor CC was still waiting for a victory in the North Western Durham League. It had Whickham on 48 for 9 so a win seemed a formality….
But big hitting from tailenders gave the opposition a slightly more respectable final score of 81. But surely…..
Ushaw Moor's reply:
D Dunn 0
G Smith 6
T Liddle 16
R Telfor 10
N Gill 6
H Gillespie 0
J Wyatt 19
G Marsh 4
B Hull 6
R W Hope 0
W Anderson not out 1
Extras 4
Total – I will let you add that up!
Meanwhile New Brancepeth were in good nick against Tudhoe.
New Brancepeth scores:
W Ross 28
E Holmes 20
A Patterson 5
W Brass 66
N Gleghorn 19
J Milburn 0
R Ayre 1
W Cruddace 0
J Nelson 2
L McConnell 3
J Young not out 1
Extras 9
Total 154
In reply Tudhoe were all out for 113 – Brass taking 5 wickets for 11 runs and J Milburn 3 wickets for twenty three runs.
New Brancepeth won by 41 runs.
Part two coming up when I grab the time.


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Lawn Care Service Guide
Caring for a lawn can take a lot of work, which can be time consuming and energy draining. Whether you are a first time homeowner trying to figure out how to keep your grass alive or if you are someone who takes a lot of pride in a well manicured lawn, read on for a total lawn care guide.
Perhaps the most basic of lawn maintenance jobs, mowing is also the most important when it comes to keeping the lawn looking nice for the neighbors and having a solid base for all other yard services. It is also one of the more affordable lawn care service options covered in this guide. When it comes to how often a lawn should be mowed, the focus should be on the length of the grass blades and not on any specific timeline. This is because if grass is cut too short, it can put stress on the lawn and weaken it.
The amount of sun and water a lawn has gotten can determine how fast grass grows in a given time period. Additionally, the faster that grass grows, the more often it needs to be cut. To cut through some of the confusion, a good rule to consistently follow is the One-Third Rule. According to this rule, one must never cut blades of grass more than one-third of their height. This typically times out to mowing every 1-2 weeks during spring and fall months and every week during summer months, but it is still very much subjective. There could also be some variations with different grass types. See the chart below for some of these differences.
1/4 – 1 inch
11/2 – 2 inches
Annual Ryegrass
Perennial Ryegrass
3/4 – 11/2 inches
Bermuda Grass (standard)
11/2 – 21/2 inches
Fine Fescue
St. Augustine
1 – 2 inches
Centipede Grass
Zoysia Grass
13/4 – 21/2 inches
Kentucky Bluegrass
2 – 3 inches
Bahia Grass
Buffalo Grass
Maintain a high cut.
Switch up the direction in which you cut each time.
Do not remove more than one-third of the leafblades.
Recycle grass waste. Never send them to the dump. Grass clippings are extremely beneficial organic matter.
If it has been a while since your lawn was last mowed and the clippings are longer and heavier, bag them rather than leaving them in the grass. Small grassclippings can have a positive mulching effect, but larger ones can be harmful to a lawn.
Make sure your mower blades are sharp.
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Get familiar with the mowing equipment and its safety measures.
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Check the lawn for any debris before mowing.
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Wear long pants, heavy shoes, and clothing that is not loose or baggy that could get caught in the mower's blades.
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Never leave a mower idling. Turn it off when you are walking away from it.
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Keep children and pets away when mowing.
Another basic of lawn care is watering. Watering is particularly important during those hot summer months when grass can easily dry out. Getting a sprinkler system installed can help maintain a beautiful yard. For most homeowners with automatic sprinkler systems, overwatering is the reason why their lawns do not look at healthy as their neighbors and they have sky high water bills to boot. Sprinkler systems should not be set to water a lawn every day or every other day. They should only be activated if water is needed. A lawn care service company can guide you through the watering techniques needed for your specific grass type and climate conditions. Here is how to tell if a lawn needs to be watered or not:
State of the Grass
If a lawn has any of these indicators, then it is in need of water:
It is beginning to wilt.
It is losing its greenish color and is becoming more purple/blue.
Footprints are left behind in the grass when it is walked on.
Type of Grass
Certain types of grass are more tolerant of dry conditions than others
Cool season grasses need to be watered more often in hot summer conditions.
Popular cool season grasses include Bentgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Rough Bluegrass, Fine Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass, Annual Ryegrass, and Wheatgrass.
Warm season grasses like Bahia Grass, Bermuda Grass, Buffalo Grass,Carpet Grass, Centipede Grass, St. Augustine Grass, and Zoysia Grass are equipped to withstand hot conditions and do not require as much water.
It can be tempting to begin watering the lawn as soon as spring hits, but it is actually better to wait. There is typically a significant amount of rainfall in the spring that can maintain a lawn. It is beneficial to wait and resist the urge to water when there is a break in rainfall, because this will encourage something called deep rooting in a lawn. If grass feels slightly deprived its roots will begin to grow deeper, helping it access more nutrients than it had access to with its shorter roots. This helps grass withstand droughts for longer periods of time and is therefore better equipped to handle summer heat.
More watering than normal is needed.
Just because temperatures are starting to drop as fall arrives, this does not mean that grass no longer needs to be watered. It is a good idea to continue watering a lawn well into the fall so that the ground has a nice base of moisture to carry into the winter.
As the weather changes, as will a lawn's watering needs. If temperatures are particularly high and/or winds are strong, then a lawn may need a little extra water that day. On the flip side, if rain is rolling through, then it probably should not be watered at all.
Water a lawn only when it needs it. Overwatering can lead to higher water bills, weed growth, extra mowings, and fertilizer runoff.
Instead of watering every day, only water a couple of times a week depending on the need.
The water should go about 6-8 inches deep into the soil.
Watering in the morning is best to reduce the amount of evaporation that can lead to water waste.
Make sure sprinklers are not wasting water by watering the driveway or sidewalk.
When soil becomes compacted, it can be harder for water and creatures to get through, which in turn can stunt grass growth. Aeration gives the grass easier access to air and water and allows for deeper and stronger root growth. Lawn care service providers aerate a lawn by using lawn care equipment called a core aerator that pulls plugs of soil out of compacted soil to loosen it up and stimulate growth.
Soil aeration is recommended at least once a year. The timing of that annual aeration varies depending on the type of grass and climate. For example:
Early SPRING or FALL are the best times to aerate cool season grasses.
SUMMER is the ideal time for aerating warm season grasses.
The key is to aerate during active growth times. Aerating before overseeding can improve the effectiveness of the overseeding efforts.
Overseeding is the adding of seeds and other growth-inducing materials to help fix a bare patch of lawn or an entire lawn that is struggling withgrass growth. There are many seed types that treat different lawn woes,climates, and grass types. Mixing grass types with different strengths can help build up a sturdier lawn. The best time to overseed is late summer.
Things that can lead to the need for overseeding:
Continued heavy foot traffic
High summer temperatures
Machinery or cars parked on your lawn during construction or other events
Old lawn tires out
Thatch is a layer of dead grass, leaves, and roots that builds up on top of soil and at the bottom of healthy grass. Thatch can encourage a healthy lawn if it is kept under half an inch. At this manageable level, it can act as a layer of protection for the grass, encourage moisture retention, and reduce the risk of soil compaction and erosion. If thatch grows over half an inch long it can start to detract from a lawn's health by blocking nutrients from getting through to the roots, attracting bad insects and other issues, and making it less resilient in harsh conditions.
Natural Dethatching
Dethatching can occur naturally by worms and microorganisms making their way through a lawn and mixing organic matter. If natural dethatching is not taking place, possible reasons for this could be that:The pH of the soil is off Pesticides have been used The soil is compacted
Worms and compost topdressing can be added to the lawn to encourage natural dethatching.
Mechanical Dethatching
If the thatch has gotten out of control, a lawn care service company can attack the problem through mechanical dethatching. The lawn care equipment needed for this is either a power rake or a vertical mower. Careful planning should be put into the timing of mechanical dethatching, because since the thatch resides at the base of the grass blades, the lawn is torn up along with the thatch when removed.
For cool season grasses, the best time to dethatch is SPRING or FALL when conditions are prime for regrowth.
For warm season grasses, late SPRING or early SUMMER is the ideal timing for dethatching.
Compost Topdressing and Mulching
Adding a compost topdressing to a lawn or mulching gives it a nice healthy boost by adding:
Organic matter which reduces
thatch and helps water retention
Adding beneficial nutrients
Neutralizing the lawn's pH
Improving the overall health
of the soil
This is a very popular choice for those interested in organic lawn care. Compost can be purchased in a home improvement store or you can make compost at home. Lawn care companies recommend a half inch layer of compost when using it for topdressing purposes.
Another lawn care service that can be crucial to a healthy lawn is proper fertilizing. Soil often lacks certain nutrients that fertilizers can provide, which help a lawn to grow lush and green.
Each lawn has different needs when it comes to fertilizers and this mostly depends on the soil and grass type. When lawn care professionals are determining what type of fertilizer is best for a particular lawn, they will first test the soil. A soil test will reveal the amount of organic matter present in the soil, nutrient levels, and the soil pH.
Key Nutrients Needed for Lawn Care:
This nutrient is the main element in fertilizer that helps grass growth.
Phosphorus is key to photosynthesis, which is particularly important when starting a new lawn.
An important nutrient for grass development,growth, and survival.
Sod Installation
When starting a lawn from scratch, sod installation can provide a lush green lawn very quickly. The alternative option is to lay down seed directly in the dirt and wait for it to grow, which is why one of the main appeals of sod is that there is very little waiting involved comparatively. Before sod is installed, the soil needs to be tested to determine the best game plan for effective growth and properly prepared.
Leaf Removal
In the fall, dead leaf accumulation in a yard can be an eyesore and a huge pain to clean up. Calling in a leaf removal service team to clear your lawn of leaves can help if you are not up to the task yourself. A leaf removal team typically only needs to visit a home 1-2 times during the fall, which is why they can act as a simple fix to take some of the stress out of fall lawn care after a long demanding summer.
Be sure to schedule the leaf removal team as close to the city's pickup schedule as possible as it will allow less time for wind and traffic to displace the leaves back into your yard.
Leaf removal services typically use blowers and rakes to clear the leaves from the lawn and leave them on the curb for the city to pick up. If your city offers curbside leaf removal, it is recommended that you utilize it because it will save you money by choosing the more basic service. If your local municipality does not offer free leaf removal, you may want to consider getting a leaf removal service that will vacuum up your leaves and take them away after they clear your yard.
Hedge Trimming Service
Some people like perfectly manicured hedges and others just trim them right before they start to look unwieldy. Most lawn care companies typically offer hedge pruning. If this interests you, make sure to map out specifics with the lawn care service company to be sure that their timing and pricing meet your needs. This is another yard service that is only needed a couple of times per year.
If you are pruning hedges yourself, the frequency at which you need to trim them depends on the hedge type. It also depends on the age of the hedge.
They will need what is called formative pruning, meaning that they will need to be trimmed more often to establish a shape.
This type of pruning typically occurs in the winter or spring.
They will need what is called formative pruning, meaning that they will need to be trimmed more often to establish a shape.
This type of pruning typically occurs in the winter or spring.
Formal Hedges
- Cleaner design
- Require more regular pruning
- Often used along the edge of a path, to create a division in gardens, and to add structure to a garden
Informal Hedges
- Shape is a little more loose
- Do not need to be pruned as formal hedges
- Often used for privacy/to block views
Hedge Trimming Tips
- 1.Always wear safety goggles and gloves when trimming hedges.
- 2.Use hand pruners to remove any plants or dead limbs that you do not want in there. Try to cut branches as clean as possible to encourage better growth.
- 3.Keep an eye out for small branches growing at the base of the hedge trunk and branches growing vertically out of base branches. These hog nutrients that are needed for the health of the hedge.
- 4.Access to light can make a big difference in hedge growth so it is better for the plant if you make the width consistent from top to bottom. If the hedge is a lot wider at the top, then it will block sunlight from the bottom portion and restrict growth.
- 5.To help ensure a more structured, straight cut, the use of a taut string tied to evenly positioned sticks around the hedges can help act as a guide.
- 6.Different species react differently to deeper cuts into the hedge. Some perform better if this is done and some perform worse. Ask a lawn care service professional for care tips that best apply to your hedge type.
- 7.When using a hedge trimmer, keep the blade parallel and cut slowly. Always cut from the bottom to the top.
- 8.Take breaks to check your work.
Weed Removal
Some people like perfectly manicured hedges and others just trim them right before they start to look unwieldy. Most lawn care companies typically offer hedge pruning. If this interests you, make sure to map out specifics with the lawn care service company to be sure that their timing and pricing meet your needs. This is another service that is only needed a couple of times per year.
Knowing the type of weeds growing in your lawn can give you insight on how to best attack them. Examples of weeds:
It is very difficult for weeds to grow in prosperous lawn environments, so taking good care of your lawn is another great place to start to fight off weed growth. For example, improper mowing or fertilizing practices can actually be what causes weeds to pop up in the first place, which is why using all of the lawn care maintenance information in this guide can help fight weeds.
Using hand weeding tools to pull weeds out by the root is a good method for weed removal, but there is a chance that they already spread their seeds so it might not be goodbye forever.
Broad-spectrum herbicides harm every plant they come in contact with, which is why it is a popular choice for weed spot treatments.
Chemical and organic herbicides can be extremely harmful and dangerous if used improperly, so it is very important to follow the instructions on their labels exactly. Using them at the wrong time or in certain conditions can do a lot of unwanted damage
The active chemicals in many of these sprays are glyphosate and polyethoxylated amine (POEA), which if they get carried away with water runoff into streams and rivers can be very toxic to aquatic life.POEA is also being studied for potential damage to human embryos.The best lawn care service teams are trained to work with chemical herbicides in a safe and smart manner. Be sure to also ask your lawn care provider if they have natural alternatives.
Some things found around your home that can provide a safer approach to weed spot treatments include vinegar, soap, and essential oils.
- Spray on weeds to get rid of them.
- Can hurt any plant it touches so use wisely.
- Only hurts leaves and will not attack the roots so weeds could return.
- Vinegar breaks down quickly so safe to use all around a lawn and pavement.
- Similar to vinegar in that it is a good quick fix, but the weeds will likely grow back.
- Most are considered safe for the environment.
ESSENTIAL OILS (Citronella, Peppermint, Pine oils)
- These also do not hit the roots, so not as effective as others.
- Oils can have their own individual harmful effects so take care when using them.
Corn Gluten
- A dry powder to sprinkle around the lawn twice a year, effective at hindering growth of new weeds, but cannot take down established weeds.
- It is very safe for people and pets.
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Pay close attention to the warning label.
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Follow label instructions exactly.
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Avoid purchasing products that leave "other" or "inert" ingredients off of the label. If they do not want to display certain ingredients, it could be because they are hiding something.
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If it is supposed to rain, do not apply an herbicide. The rain will quickly undo your work and potentially hurt nearby plants and animals.
Lawn Disease and Pest Control
Some insects, animals, and lawn diseases can pose serious threats to the health of a lawn. Below is more information on some of these pests and how to protect your lawn from them.
There are a whole host of animals that love to dig up gardens and lawns including birds, moles, skunks, and racoons. When you see that damage has been done, act as quickly as you can to repair the holes. The most effective ways to deal with some of these animals are repellents and traps.
One of the most common cases of animal damage to lawns is when dogs urinate on a lawn, which damages grass and turns it into a brown patch. This is a more significant issue with female dogs because they typically return to the same spots over and over making the problem worse, whereas male dogs venture into new areas.
The simplest way to avoid this is to prevent dogs from urinating on your lawn. Some waysin which you can reduce the effects of the problem is pouring water directly on the spots right after a dog has urinated on them in hopes of diluting the urine as well as adding grass seed on the damaged areas.
LAWN Insects
Some of the insects that could be causing harm to your lawn include white grubs, chinch bugs, aphids, cabbage worms, caterpillars, and certain types of beetles. To learn more about the good and bad insects in your lawn, view our lawn insect management page.
The simplest way to avoid this is to prevent dogs from urinating on your lawn. Some waysin which you can reduce the effects of the problem is pouring water directly on the spots right after a dog has urinated on them in hopes of diluting the urine as well as adding grass seed on the damaged areas.
There is an abundance of lawn diseases that can wreak havoc on a lawn. Some lawn diseases are specific to grass type or region, but there are certain diseases that most lawns are susceptible to. These diseases include:
Dollar Spot: This lawn fungus looks like small patches of tan grass that can grow into much larger patches as it spreads. Dollar spot succeeds when grass roots are dry and the tips are wet, so for example when the grass roots are in need of moisture and the rest of the blades are wet from dew or rain. Deep watering and proper mowing are key to preventing dollar spot.
Fairy Ring: Due to the release of excess nitrogen from the fairy ring fungus, thicker patches of grass sprout up to form dark green circles in lawns, typically accompanied by a ring of mushrooms. This thick layer of fungus can block water from getting through to blade roots and kill the grass. Proper watering, aeration, and topdressing with compost are some prevention tacts.
Pythium Root Rot or Pythium Blight: This lawn disease appears as dark, wet circles that spread and sprout a cotton-like substance. Grasses that are frequently overwatered, have poor drainage, or have experienced an abundance of heavy rainfall are most vulnerable to this disease. Prevention strategies include improving drainage and avoiding mowing over any of the cotton-like spores, which will only spread the lawn disease.
Slime Mold: Slime mold looks like a layer of white dots growing on top of your grass blades, which start turning more of a gray color after a few days. This lawn disease rarely causes serious damage. Simply use a rake or water to remove the mold spores and continue proper lawn maintenance practices.
Landscape Design and Installation
Some popular landscaping additions to a yard include:
retaining walls,
and patios, to name a few.
Whether you want to add a line of hedges along your front walkway or if you are looking for a complete landscaping reboot, there are landscaping design and installation professionals that can help you. Garden lawn care service also falls under the landscaping umbrella if you would like a bed of flowers to care for or a well placed spice garden.
Lawn Care Service Prices
Due to the wide range of services available, lawn care service prices can vary significantly. Below are some price averages for common services to help you find the best lawn care service for your budget. Keep in mind that the prices for each specific service can also fluctuate drastically depending on the size of the jobs, location, and how much work is being done at a given time.
SOD INSTALLATION: $0.14 to $0.60per square foot
For total lawn care service, you can consult a professional to determine what services your specific lawn needs and map out a lawn care schedule. Landscaping services like the addition of retaining walls and patios can be significantly higher than the above services, because more manpower and more expensive materials are typically needed to complete those projects.
Compare prices from your local lawn care companies to determine the affordable lawn care options. Keep in mind that in some cases lower prices can mean lower quality.
Seasonal Lawn Care
With each season's change, lawn care adjustments need to be made. Below is a lawn care schedule as well as lawn care tips for each season.
Every 1-2 weeks is generally appropriate, but focusing on grass length is more important than sticking to a schedule.
Less watering in the spring is generally better, because heavier rainfall during that time is typically adequate and any mild deprivation of water can encourage deep rooting to help it withstand the coming summer months.
For cool season greasses, early spring is a good time to aerate.
Spring is one of the best times to dethatch for cool season grasses. Late spring into summer is better for warm season grasses.
Spring or winter are prime times for formative pruning.
Typically a mow is needed every week during the summer.
Watering more frequently is needed to offset the hot conditions of summer.
Summer is the best time to aerate a lawn for warm season grasses.
Early summer is a great time to dethatch warm season grasses.
The most effective overseeding occurs in late summer.
Mow every 1-2 weeks depending on grass length.
Contrary to popular belief, watering through the fall is important for a lawn's health.
Besides early spring, fall is another great time to aerate a cool season grass lawn.
Fall is another season with good conditions for dethatching cool season grasses.
Leaf Removal
With leaves pouring out of trees into lawns in the fall, it is a popular time for leaf removal service.
Following the above lawn care tips and dedication to lawn maintenance will keep your grass looking healthy all year long.


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Are you sure you are in the right business?
Do you ever question whether or not you are on the right path with your business?
Too often women entrepreneurs who would otherwise say YES! I know I am in the right business, can fall prey to doubt and confusion that clouds their vision and their truth.
Here are some of the ways you can be sure..
- You love the work
- You have a passion for it
- You feel fulfilled and satisfied by how your work is helping others
- You get to use your God-given skills, gifts and talents on a daily basis
- You have the creative freedom to continually up level what you do
- You continue to learn, grow and challenge yourself inside of the work
- You make a good living doing it
So, are you in the right business?
If you said YES!, congrats for having followed your heart and for doing the work your soul has called you to do.
It isn't easy to do that in a world that tells you, that the only way to be successful is to go to school, get a job, work for 'the man' and then consume, consume, consume until you die (to fill the void of having ignored the desires of your heart!).
Sometimes though, do you still feel unsatisfied and like 'something' is missing? You are not alone.
There are 3 reasons why this can be so..
1) Mindset
- Not understanding how we create and feeling like a victim of circumstance
- Having a competitive instead of cooperative mindset
- Lacking clarity (vision)
- Lack of focus
- Lacking depth of gratitude
- Lacking steadiness of faith
- Not actively preparing for the good to come
Without the right mindset, we create experiences we don't want, no matter where we are or how much we have already accomplished. For that reason, we have a big focus around here that includes doing mindset and emotional work.
Truly there is really nothing else in your way of you having what you want.
2) Resistance
- Resistance to doing the less fun stuff
- Resistance to sales
- Resistance to marketing
- Resistance to being visible
- Resistance to keeping a consistent work schedule
- Resistance to experiencing failure
When resistance is in the way (even when we have what we want and all the resources we need at our finger tips), we consistenly fail to act in the way that is necessary to cause increase in our life – to a standard that reflects our values.
Our true values are reflected in how we spend our time and our money.
3) Still inside the box
- Worried about what other people think
- Being a people pleaser
- Saying yes to everything
- Letting 'shoulds' dictate your schedule
- Being afraid to charge what your service is worth
- Working 9-5, mon-frid
- Not taking time off
- Charging by the hour for your services
- Doing 1 off sessions and having a hard time getting people to commit to the work
I am adamant that coaching, teaching and healing businesses cannot be sustainable in the 'business as usual' model because it eventually leads to burn out.
As you can see, even with being in the right business, there can be obstacles in the way that can make you doubt if you are on the right path.
It is all because of mindset patterns, emotional resistance and finally, trying to make your self fit into the box – instead of making your business a perfect fit for who you are.
That is why the Femme-Preneur business model makeover program includes a mindset makeover, as much as it includes the remodelling of your business.
In fact, I consider your feelings the fuel that runs your business, and your mindset the steering wheel.
We have a vehicle to give you – a business model that will fit your feminine heart like a glove!
But at the end of the day, that vehicle will only get you where you want to go, if you put the fuel in and steer it in the direction of your dreams.
While we can't do the driving for you, what we can do is give you a vehicle, help you refuel your tank, see truthfully where you are at and give you the map to get you where you want to go!!
Want to be guided on this road trip?
We'd love to take you with us!
Click here to learn more about how we can help you makeover your business!


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How to create child theme in MyBB
This tutorial is on how to create child theme in MyBB. If you are a wordpress user, you probably know that in wordpress you are recommended to modify child theme and not the original theme. Similarly in MyBB also, I recommend to modify child theme. A child theme is simply a theme that inherits the functionality and looks of another theme – the parent. The whole idea of a child theme is that you can modify, and add to the functionality of that parent theme without modifying it directly. The parent remains intact, everything is built within the child theme.
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MyBB being one of the most preferred free forum software is now moving towards a new dimension. The forum software is always getting regular updates to keep it free from any vulnerabilities and bugs but it has been waiting for changes in design of the main website and the forum software itself. MyBB 2.0 brings a new perspective to the forum software and there has been lot of discussions about the MyBB 2.0 itself. Currently MyBB 1.8.x series is quite stable and Eric posted about the latest updates that will be coming in no time. In this post, I will highlight the most important features that matters the most for you if you are a MyBB forum admin.
Changing colors of MyBB theme
Hello all, I am back with another tutorial. This one is pretty basic and I feel every forum admin who downloads a theme and want to customize their forum has a basic requirements of changing theme color and this is a must to have a unique look of a forum. First and foremost, your theme should support multiple colors like in MyBB Default theme and Focus Responsive Theme. I will explain changing colors in theme easily using three step procedure.
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The City of Lights is all geared for a cheery summer with plenty of outdoor events and fests; though this may not be tourist season; don't miss the chance to see Paris in summer when it's less crowded and more affordable.
While the Nuit des Musees held every year in May offers you to chance to visit the Louvre and hundreds of other popular Paris museums for free till midnight, the Paris Wine Fair offers connoisseurs the chance to sample some of the best wine in the world. Of course, the French Open held from mid-May to June needs no introduction; for tennis fans, this IS the place to be in May.
June is for theater lovers; bask in the evening summer breeze of Paris at open air theaters watching Jardin Shakespeare's plays and other concerts. This is also the time when the city comes alive with music with the Fete de la Musique and the Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral. Even children celebrate their own music festival, Les Pestacles at the Parc Floral from June to September when specialized children shows are organized. While you're there, don't miss the Paris Air Show and Paris Summer Sales.
July is marked by the Bastille Day on July 14th and Paris Plages when the banks of the River Seine are converted into a beach with sand, games and snack booths. Also famous is the Tour De France where internationally renowned cyclists compete in a cycle race over 3500 miles of diverse terrains.
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Montana Fishing and Bird Hatch Report
July 28th, 2013 No Comments
Posted by MitchHurt
Fishing so far has been excellent on Depuy's, Armstrong and Nelson Spring Creeks.
Great hatches of bugs and nice fish.
The Yellowstone has been feeling the effects of the heat and the fish have been lethargic. They are eating hoppers though and the forecast is for cooler weather so things are looking up.
Conditions for the hatch this year for upland birds is looking real good. We will know more in a couple of weeks when the dog trainers get out in the field and let us know what they are seeing.


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This blog post will focus on the topic of justice. Justice is a large topic. However, it is sprinkled throughout the Old Testament. I look at the injustice set against the Hebrews by Egypt. Pharoah commits genocide against the Hebrews by ordering the killing of their male babies. However, there's a story in Exodus 1:15-21 about midwives who covertly disobey the pharaoh's orders. Shiphrah and Puah lie to the pharaoh and are later rewarded by God for their courage. These midwives disobey the orders of the most powerful person in their corner of the world. I love how these women take matters into their own hands and use their agency to save the lives of so many babies.
Contrast this with Moses, who responds to injustice in a different way. Moses sees the injustice of one of a fellow Hebrew slave being whipped mercilessly by an Egypt overseer. His first response is to use violence and kill the overseer. Even though we can all understand how Moses feels, his form of vigilante violence only begot more violence and fear. Moses ended up running away and actually made things worse for the Hebrew slaves. In an earlier blog post, I discussed the revenge killing of Simeon and Levi. They took justice into their own hands. God nor their father affirmed their actions. Justice belongs to God and not to humans. Violence is never the proper response to injustice. This is complicated because some would say God uses violence to respond to injustice. I think in theory this all makes sense. How does this work in the real world? I can't speak for deeply oppressed people around the world who have no hope for any transformative recourse. I have privileges that they don't have. God is the true purveyor of justice and I must discern the ways I can be the hands and feet of God in the work for justice in this world.
Earlier I also mentioned the laws of Israel that mandated justice for the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners. God through his laws has thoroughly made it clear that he has a strong sense of looking after the oppressed and marginalized. However, Israel starts to be disobedient to God's call for justice. They oppress the poor and the downtrodden. As they do this, prophets come and rebuke them for their life of injustice which is contrary to God's will. Jeremiah calls for Israel to come back to God and that destruction is coming their way. Amos emphatically calls out the people of Israel for the ways they have oppressed the marginalized and have become perpetrators of injustice. This theme of living out justice is important for God. He is calling his chosen people to live out in such a way that is an example to other nations. However, this did not materialize. Eventually, these oracles and prophecies against Israel came true and they would lose their land to their enemies.
We read an article in class by Jewish scholar Jon Levenson. He critiques George Pixley and other liberation theologists who see the story of the exodus as a story of human freedom. Levenson critiques our modern notions of freedom and asserts that when the Israelites are freed from Egypt, they are not free in the sense that we think about it. The Israelites are free to be slaves of God. Their freedom is living in the will and plans of Yahweh. That is a very different concept of liberation. We may look at some of these Old Testament stories as stories of justice. However, we may need to examine our modern eyes to see if we are missing the true cultural context of the people of Israel. God's justice in the Old Testament may look different from our Englightenment influenced definitions of justice and freedom.