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Vereeniging (Afrikaans pronunciation: [fəˈrɪənəχəŋ]) is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province. The name Vereeniging is derived from the Dutch word meaning "union".
Dutch Reformed Church, Vereeniging
Per Pacem Ad Industriam
("From peace to industry")
|Coordinates: 26°40′25″S 27°55′55″E / 26.67361°S 27.93194°ECoordinates: 26°40′25″S 27°55′55″E / 26.67361°S 27.93194°E
|South Africa
|• Total
|188.19 km2 (72.66 sq mi)
|1,479 m (4,852 ft)
|• Total
|• Density
|530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
|Racial makeup (2011)
|• Black African
|• Coloured
|• Indian/Asian
|• White
|• Other
|First languages (2011)
|• Afrikaans
|• Sotho
|• English
|• Zulu
|• Other
|Time zone
|Postal code (street)
|PO box
|Area code
Geographical informationEdit
Vereeniging is situated in the southern part of Gauteng Province, and forms the southern portion of the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeninging (PWV) conurbation, and its neighbors are Vanderbijlpark (to the west), Three Rivers (east), Meyerton (north) and Sasolburg (south). The city is currently one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa, with its chief products being iron, steel, pipes, bricks, tiles and processed lime.
The predominant language in Vereeniging is Afrikaans, followed closely by English and Sesotho.
In 1879, George William Stow was commissioned by the Orange Free State government to look for coal deposits in the Bethlehem district[2]:17 With no deposits found he moved northwards to Maccauvlei on the Vaal River and then crossed the river to the Transvaal side. On the farm Leeuwkuil, he found a coal deposits twelve feet thick.[2]:17 But the Orange Free State government believed that it was too far away and there was a lack of transport so turned down the idea of mining.[2]:17 Stow settled in Kimberley in order to find a job where he met Samuel Marks who realized after hearing the formers story, the opportunity for coal at the Kimberley diamond fields for energy generation.[2]:17 Marks formed the De Zuid Afrikaanshe en Oranje Vrystaatsche Kolen and Mineralen Vereeniging (South African and Orange Free State Coal and Mineral Association) and sent Stow to purchase the farms where the coal was found.[2]:17 On the 25 November 1880 he purchased the farm Leeuwkuil for £5,000 and 12,000 acres.[2]:18 Marks' agent J.G. Fraser would purchase the farm Klipplaatdrift of 6,000 acres from Karl August Pretorius in October 1881 for £15,500. This was opposite the farm Maccauvlei.[2]:18 From 1881, coal was taken by ox-wagon to Kimberley and by 1882 there was so much development that there was a need to survey a village on the two farms and the Volksraad agreed naming it after the company's shortened name Vereeniging.[2]:18
Second Boer WarEdit
The city is the location where the Treaty of Vereeniging ending the Second Boer War (1899–1902) was negotiated by the delegates of the South African Republic, Orange Free State and the British Empire. During this conflict, a concentration camp was set up by the British military in the area. The concentration camp at Vereeniging was set up in September 1900, and by October 1901 housed 185 men, 330 women, and 452 children. Conditions at the camp were very poor: water was brought by cart (there was no direct water supply) and there were only 24 latrines. Most inmates lived in bell-tents but there was a dispensary and a school. Today, the Maccauvlei Golf Course is on the site of the concentration camp.[citation needed]
Vereeniging was one of the first municipalities in South Africa to provide better housing for Africans[citation needed]. Near Vereeniging is the predominantly black community of Sharpeville, Gauteng, the site of the Sharpeville massacre in 1960.
Trade and industryEdit
The city's motto is Per Pacem ad Industriam (Through peace to industry). It is currently one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa, with its chief products being iron, steel, pipes, bricks, tiles and processed lime. Several coal mines are also still situated in the area, with reserves being estimated at four billion tons. Other mines nearby extract fire-clay, silica and building stone. Vereeniging also has several Eskom thermal power plants that supply electricity to the nearby goldmines.
Vereeniging has been mentioned jokingly as the town in South Africa which has the most vehicle dealerships per square metre.
Suburbs and municipalityEdit
In the census of 2001 the population of Vereeniging was recorded as 73,283.[3]
Vereeniging consists of 29 suburbs, of which 7 forms part of Three Rivers:
- Arcon Park & -Proper
- Bedworth Park
- Dickensonville
- Duncanville
- Falcon Ridge
- Fisheagle Estate (Three Rivers)
- Homer
- Kubali (Three Rivers)
- Leeuhof
- Peacehaven & -Proper
- Powerville
- Randwater
- Risiville (Three Rivers)
- Roodt's Gardens
- Roshnee
- Sharpeville
- Sonland Park
- Spider Valley
- Springcol
- Steel Park
- Three Rivers (Three Rivers)
- Three Rivers Proper (Three Rivers)
- Three Rivers East (Three Rivers)
- Uitvlugt
- Unitas Park
- Vereeniging Central
- Vischgat
- Waldrift
- Zuikerbosch
- Zuikerbosch Estate (Three Rivers)
Since 1999, Vereeniging has been part of the Emfuleni Local Municipality, along with Vanderbijlpark and the smaller Three Rivers.
Various health services are available in Vereeniging. The majority of these services are located in or near the major medical centres. These include:
- Vereeniging Medi-Clinic
- Midvaal Private Hospital
- Kopanong Hospital
- Sebokeng Hospital
- Nkanyezi Private Hospital
- Johan Heyns Hospital
- The Vaal High School (English medium)
- 3 Rivers Christian Academy (English medium - ACE)
- Milton Primary (English medium)
- Suikerbos Laerskool (Afrikaans medium)
- Roshnee Islamic School (English medium)
- Handhawer Laerskool (Afrikaans & English medium) (http://www.handhawer.co.za)
- Sonland Park Laerskool (Afrikaans & English)
- Unitas Park Laerskool (Afrikaans medium)
- Selborne Primary (English medium)
- Arcon Park Primary (English medium)
- Three Rivers Laerskool (English & Afrikaans)
- Vryheidsmonument Laerskool (Afrikaans medium)
- Risiville Laerskool (Afrikaans medium)
- Vereeniging Gimnasium (Afrikaans medium, Amalgamation of Vereeniging High School and Technical High School Vereeniging)
- Three Rivers High (Afrikaans & English)
- Overvaal High (Afrikaans medium)
- Riverside High (English medium)
- General Smuts High (English medium)
- Word of Life School (English medium - CIE)
- Phoenix High (English medium)
Tertiary institutionsEdit
- A campus of the University of South Africa
- Damelin College
- CTU Training Solutions
- Sedibeng College
- It is also close to the North-West University's Vaal Campus, and the Vaal University of Technology in Vanderbijlpark.
Notable residentsEdit
- F.W. de Klerk was first elected to the South African parliament in 1969 as the member for Vereeniging.
- Bles Bridges, an Afrikaans country singer, stayed in Vereeniging until his death in 2000.
- Charl Schwartzel (the 2011 US Masters champion), Morné Morkel and Albie Morkel attended Vereeniging High.
- Actor, comedian, filmmaker, presenter and singer Leon Schuster was born in Vereeniging on May 21, 1951.
- Deon Dreyer, a cave diver who perished in Bushman's Hole in 1994, was raised in Vereeniging.
- Gerald Raymond Bosch, Born: 12 May 1949, Vereeniging. Played Fly-Half for The Springboks 1974 -1976
The latest crime statistics for Vereeniging Police Precinct was issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in September 2010. The SAPS crime report[4] showed the following information:
|Type of crime
|Burglary at non-residential premises
|Burglary at residential premises
|Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle
|Truck hijacking
Flooding 2011Edit
In December 2010 and January 2011 the southern part of Gauteng and Mpumulanga experienced a higher than normal rainfall. This resulted in the need to release more water from the nearby Vaal dam. As a consequence, parts of Vereeniging, Three Rivers and the rest of the towns downstream were flooded.
Coat of armsEdit
Vereeniging established a municipality in 1912. By 1931, the town council had assumed an emblem depicting bridge across a river, and two clasped hands.
The town council obtained a coat of arms from the College of Arms in October 1955, registered it with the Transvaal Provincial Administration in October 1957[5] and with the Bureau of Heraldry in June 1987.[6]
The arms were : Sable, on a fess wavy Or a barrulet wavy Tenne, the fess between in chief a thunderbolt between two picks, Or, and in base a steel pipe palewise proper between two cogwheels, also Or. In layman's terms, the design is a black shield displaying, from top to bottom, a golden heraldic thunderbolt between two picks, a wavy orange stripe edged in gold, and an upright golden pipe between two cogwheels.
The crest was a dove of peace perched on two clasped hands; the supporters were a lion and a zebra standing on a grassy base strewn with veld flowers; and the motto was Per pacem ad industriam.
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Vereeniging". Census 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Leyds, Gerald Anton (1964). A History of Johannesburg: The Early Years. Nasional Boekhandel. p. 318.
- ^ "Main Place 'Vereeniging'". Census 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ Vereeniging 2010 Crime Statistics
- ^ Transvaal Official Gazette 2664 (23 October 1957).
- ^ National Archives of South Africa : Data of the Bureau of Heraldry


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I love how Android syncs almost everything to your Google Account contacts, application data, WiFi passwords – to mention a few. However, it doesn't sync your text messages. Given how important SMS can be and how frequently they're used I'm not sure why Android doesn't do that.
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SMS Backup+
SMS Backup+ is probably one of the first apps that I had installed after learning the hard way that Titanium Backup doesn't do SMS Backups. SMS Backup+ is free and syncs your SMS to your Google Account.
In addition to SMS, SMS Backup+ can also sync your call logs and MMS to your Google Account. These aren't enabled by default and you'll have to enable them by heading into Backup settings. SMS Backup+ also gives you a fair degree of control as to which particular group of contacts that you've sent and received messages from, can be backed up.
There's also a handy scheduling system to allow for periodic backups – just set a period for backups to happen and your SMS will be backed up silently.
The only downside of the app is that it doesn't backup your SMS to the SDCard. The app, however is free and without any ads or any other limitations.
SMS Backup Android
SMS Backup Android is another simple application to backup your SMS. Unlike SMS Backup+, SMS Backup Android can also backup to your SD Card.
Deviating from SMS Backup+, SMS Backup Tool is a paid app. There is a free version though, but the free version includes ads and seems to expire rather fast.
SMS Backup Tool also features auto-backup feature for scheduled backups, but is available only on the paid version. Considering that the free version has an expiration period, I have no idea why this was disabled. Looking at the settings menu, there are options to backup SMS to Dropbox, Evernote and to developer's online service, but none of these features were implemented at the time of writing this.
The author mentions that he will hike the prices once these are implemented, so perhaps it'd be a good idea to purchase the app at a lower price and then get the features as and when they are implemented.
While GO SMS is not strictly a backup tool, it is, however an excellent replacement for Android's stock Messaging app. Fellow Techie-buzz author Rajesh had mentioned this app earlier, however I'll mention about the SMS Backup features.
The option for SMS Backup and restore is hidden deep in the settings ( it's available under Settings -> GoSMS Services -> SMS Backup and Recovery)
Like most other apps, Go SMS allows for scheduled backup and backup to SD Card. The send backup to mailbox is a misnomer though, you will manually have to send your backups via the email client. If you're already using GO SMS however, all it takes is to go and flick a checkbox and you have your backups ready without using any other app.
So which one is recommended?
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Row #1: 4:49 minutes, 32 SPM [strokes per minute], 914 meters, 150 rows. I used these 150 rows to practice my arm muscles by keeping them tense, rather than my usual loose style, and I can really see a difference. That could wear me out with a longer set or at a faster pace, but since it's just a warm-up set, and yielded good results.
Row #2: 5 minutes, 45.5 SPM, 959 meters, 201 rows. It's still too hot to exercise well. I drank over 600 mL of water when I got home. I am fine with the cold but stagnant heat is terrible, especially when I heat up my muscles. At least I did my best through all that.
Wii Fit: 0 minutes
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), multiple 5-second runs (in motion)
Bonus: 2 hours of walking, 4-8 hours of walking around the office.
Sleep: 5 hours
Tuesday 17th
Row #1: 4:22 minutes, 38.5 SPM, 757 meters, 150 rows. Anxiety creeps in uniquely controlling all thoughts. Losing keys becomes fear of losing grip with reality, a world more believable than any fictional world. Rowing helps: just focus on the set; be here now. It's nice scratching that inner itch causing the anxiety.
Row #2: 5 minutes, 42.5 SPM, 956 meters, 200 rows. The oppressive heat decreases to a less micromanaged level. I kept a good pace throughout. Not quite there with the meter count, but this is becoming more comfortable. Hopefully, in a month or two, this will be a good average; sooner if I work harder, and maybe rest.
Wii Fit: 0 minutes
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), multiple 5-second runs (in motion)
Bonus: 2 hours of walking, 4-8 hours of walking around the office.
Sleep: 5 hours
Wednesday 18th
Row #1: 4:13 minutes, 36 SPM, 742 meters, 150 rows. Good workout, right? Actually, my intentions with these morning sets aren't to blast through 150 rows. It's to mindfully warm up my body and mind to prepare for the day. I've been pushing myself too much this week, as this set shows, because I should be at 30 SPM.
Row #2: 5 minutes, 46.5 SPM, 1105 meters, 208 rows. When once-impossible goals become attainable averages, what next? Consistency? Since I'm not in this to be an athlete of exceptional skill, no, but the 200 rows in 5 minutes might eventually become my low end, like 150 is now. Or maybe 250 rows in 5 minutes?
Wii Fit: 2 minutes [Triangle pose]
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), multiple 5-second runs (in motion)
Bonus: 1 hour of walking, 4-8 hours of walking around the office.
Sleep: 6 hours
Thursday 19th
Row #1: 4:50 minutes, 24 SPM, 807 meters, 150 rows. I was better disciplined about not overloading my work this morning, resulting in remembering I woke up with a sore knee, thus adjusting to the more physical therapy style I intend to do in the mornings. After hitting 150, I did a crouching stretch for 10 seconds.
Row #2: 5 minutes, 48 SPM, 985 meters, 200 rows. I hit my tolerance limit of people and their stresses today. When I start getting reckless, that's when I just need to go back to what I like doing, saying no, and resting up. All I need to do is return to that detached state and jam.
Wii Fit: 2 minutes [Triangle]
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), multiple 5-second runs (in motion)
Bonus: 2 hours of walking, 4-8 hours of walking around the office.
Sleep: 6 hours
Friday 20th
Row #1: 5 minutes, 31 SPM, 848 meters, 145 rows. When I explore the explosive dredges of fear lingering in my deepest mind, I emerge with answers: not focusing on my goals makes me miserable. With that fully realized, I rowed a loose, tension-free set. Maybe not the best for overall output. But for health? Great.
Row #2: 5 minutes, 37.5 SPM, 905 meters, 190 rows. Took it at a lighter pace today. Wrote more. Saved the ambition for tomorrow. Nearly got the 200-in-5 goal. Didn't. It's alright. This weekend will be for resting up.
Wii Fit: 4 minutes [Triangle, Dancer]
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), multiple 5-second runs (in motion)
Bonus: 2 hours of walking, 4-8 hours of walking around the office.
Sleep: 6 hours
Saturday 21st
Row #1: 5:20 minutes, 41 SPM, 938 meters, and 200 rows, not 189. I've been struggling to get motivated all day today. I've been just too tired. So when [my] time came up at 189 #rows, I said, NO! I had to do 200. So I did. Wrecked my time, but what's more important is invigorating that motivation. Now I'll probably work for 12 hours.
Row #2: 5 minutes, 39 SPM, 1039 meters, 184 rows. I didn't quite work for 12 hours straight, so I'm not in 100% tip top shape but I was more mentally motivated after physically pushing myself to my limits. That said, I pushed myself to my mental limit, which is really the best point. My arm form is also improving.
Wii Fit: 0 minutes
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), 0 seconds (in motion)
Bonus: No additional exercise.
Sleep: 6 hours, plus two over one-hour naps
Sunday 22nd
Row #1: 5 minutes, 29.5 SPM, 1046 meters, 200 rows. Another day of resting and recouping after the work week. It might not have been mental attachment as much as physical attachment of trying to do too much in one day without considering myself in the matter. How, then, can I stop pushing myself too much each day?
Row #2: 5 minutes, 39.5 SPM, 1128 meters, 201 rows. I ran out of steam at around 100, caught my breath and second wind, then pressed on. My alarm went off at 195 but I wanted that 200-in-5 so bad that I pushed on ahead. Were it not for me mentioning that break, it would have just been another good set.
Wii Fit: 0 minutes
Push-ups: 0
Jogs: 0 seconds (stationary), 0 seconds (in motion)
Bonus: 45 minutes of yard work
Sleep: 6 hours, plus two over one-hour naps
Stats And Stuff
231.5 pounds: down 1 pound from 232.5 pounds
(Note: My goal is 1 gallon of water per day. One liter is 0.26417 gallons.)
Monday: 4.9 liters (1.3 gallons) of water, 1.5 liters of coffee
Tuesday: 4.9 liters (1.3 gallons) of water, 1.5 liters of coffee
Wednesday: 4.9 liters (1.3 gallons) of water, 1.75 liters of coffee
Thursday: 4.9 liters (1.3 gallons) of water, 1.75 liters of coffee
Friday: 3.9 liters (1.0 gallon) of water, 1.5 liters of coffee
Saturday: 6.3 liters (1.7 gallons) of water, 1.5 liters of coffee
Sunday: 7.8 liters (2.0 gallons) of water, 1.5 liters of coffee
Vitamins: 10 of 14
(I take: Multivitamin; Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc; Fish Oil; Vitamin C; Vitamin D; and Vitamin E.)
– How embarrassing it is to miss the first beat! I had my vitamin-reminder glass out next to my coffee on Monday morning, but between preparing for work and leaving, I forgot. There's no real easy way to remember, short of leaving the vitamins in the glass, which I might do…
– I don't even know why I missed my Tuesday and Thursday evening vitamins, other than the themes I'll write about below, where I had pushed myself too much throughout the first part of the week, leading to this overall demoralized sense of self about my work, my work output, and general sense of direction in life. I appreciate that I can face these adversities head-on. Years ago, I'd be fed up with the work I'd have to do, but just grinned and bared it. Now, I can shift my current efforts toward better enabling myself to live a better future.
– Then after writing about missing vitamins, I forgot to take my Saturday evening set. It is a good thing these are optional, but this just goes to show how little I remember about my health. If I didn't tweet my rowing stats, I'd be more likely to miss a set.
Rowing Machine Maintenance
– Check bolts: yes
– Clean seat: yes
– Lube chain: yes
Aspiring Toward Goals
Last Week's Goals:
Weight [231.5 pounds]: [succeeded] I've been doing my best to not overindulge. I was feeling really crappy on Friday, in that sort of malnourished sensation that is far from actual starvation, so I indulged in a large burrito, and my stomach was overloaded for a few hours after. That's a good sign, most likely.
Consistency: [neutral] I pushed myself too far this week, but good on me for self-correcting and recovering later on into the week, unfortunately forcing me to sleep through most of Saturday morning. On the plus side to that, I can avoid wasting a significant chunk of future weekends with time management practice.
Health: [succeeded] Similarly, I noticed my health dip on Thursday, correlating to my overall stress levels, but rather than push through it, I said "no" to that. I didn't let innocent stressors pile up, resulting in a mostly quiet Friday, and a muted sense of physical endurance on Saturday that'll return quicker.
This Week's Goals:
Weight: No weight gain. If I could do Wii Fit in the mornings, then I could better track my weight throughout the week, rather than relying on drinking enough water to satiate the need to fill my stomach. (No progress there.) Instead, I just need to be more careful about overeating.
Consistency: I can't overload my evenings, so I need to focus on productive mornings in areas that matter. With limited time at home, editing will always be the bottleneck. If I can do more editing abroad, then I can just focus on publishing at home, hopefully enabling decompression time at home.
Health: I need to let go of things at work and life more readily; especially work detachment. I should drop the anxiety over not being able to do X, reading or hearing Y, or encountering person Z as soon as I leave the office. That should help with my physical health.
Future Fitness Plans
This past week wasn't really great for doing push-ups, jogs, or anything physically ambitious. That's too bad. I need to figure out ways to incorporate more fitness into my routines throughout the day. Hourly jumping jacks or push-ups would be nice, but I can't do that in this stress-filled environment.
Random Fitness Topics
From Good to Better
I feel fairly agile now. I still have some 30 pounds on me before I'm at a point where I'd like to be, but compared to 30 pounds ago, I'm not as impaired by my body. There is still some mass restrictions, but less "I can't go there" as "it'll be difficult."
Sober Living
When things are going well, I don't have self-destructive tendencies. Why destroy what's going well? Then it's a matter of figuring out those stress roots. I get frustrated when my expectations don't match reality, and when it's my expectation of what I can do, only to be continually limited? Demoralizing.
Moving Zeal
No progress on condensing my album, book, videogame, or toy collections. Instead, I've been clearing out old computer junk I collected years ago. These half-completed projects would've been nice to finish if I were I still interested in doing old-school computer repair full time. Since I'm not, it's wasted space/time/potential.
Confronting Cortisol Circumstances
The biggest stress of the week might have been time. With sufficient time, I can accomplish almost anything. Without that, I find myself running late, not having done everything I wanted to do, so now I'm accepting that there just isn't enough time for every frivolous fancy or amusing aside.
Decompressing Disquietudes, Dude
Changing my sleep schedule so that I go to bed earlier, after completing my evening row, and waking up earlier took about a week to get used to, and now other than feeling that evening fatigue earlier in the day, I'm seeing an improvement: two hours of daily uninterrupted productivity?
Wii Fit Highlights
I haven't been consistent in doing my stretches this week, however, it's been interesting seeing my weight progression. I have these dips and spikes every three days. I'm not sure what that correlates to in my diet or overall mindset, but it's been fairly consistent in the past few weeks.
A Nice Outro
Through the ups and downs of life, if we carefully observe the positive and negative changes, we can more quickly adapt to changes. My stress levels go up as my mind's space gets rented out to work or to petty bullshit, causing my health goes down. The reverse is true.
|Quotes: [1] In-line.
|Sources: My fitness experiences.
|Inspirations: Recently realizing that my meter count has been consistently low because I don't use my arms as much as I should while rowing. I'm also finding the value in a firm wrist stroke. (Heh.)
|Related: Past weekly column entries.
– Above: The quickest, most disgraceful photo possible to imply a body with a small arm.
– Below: Overall, Wii Fit is much more polite than critical, but this time Wii Fit Trainer was on-point.
– Wii Fit Stats: Weight and BMI
|Written On: July 16th, 19th, 21st, 22nd
|Last Edited: July 22nd


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Though not as damaging to public sector unions as a more aggressive decision would have been, a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday has dealt a significant blow to organized labor with 5-4 decision that again fell along the court's ideological divide.
In the case of Higgins v. Quinn, backed by the virulent anti-union National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, the court sided with Pamela Harris and other home health care workers in Illinois who claimed that their First Amendments are infringed when compelled to pay fees to the union that bargains with the state on their behalf.
The conservative majority ruled that because home health workers operate much differently than most other public employees in the state — as they work in private homes and receive little direct public oversight — they should not fall under the same guidelines as other public sector employees.
Though the narrow interpretation restricted the impact of the ruling to Illinois, workers rights advocates still consider the decision a defeat for organized labor. Groups blasted the court for undermining hard-fought efforts to improve and maintain working conditions for union members, especially the vulnerable homecare workers most directly impacted by the decision.
"Today, in an overreaching decision, the Supreme Court limited collective bargaining rights of Illinois care workers and attacked workers' rights at the very core," said Sarita Gupta, executive director of Jobs With Justice. "This ruling serves the interests of anti-worker extremists at the expense of these invaluable workers who care for our families and our children."
And Mary Kay Henry, president of SEIU, said: "At a time when wages remain stagnant and income inequality is out of control, joining together in a union is the only proven way home care workers have of improving their lives and the lives of the people they care for."
US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) responded with a rebuke that put the decision in a larger context for organized labor. "Today's Supreme Court decision by Justice Alito and four other extreme right-wing Republicans," said Sanders, "is another attack on the rights of workers to collectively bargain for higher wages and decent benefits. Make no mistake: this decision will lead to an increase in income inequality, a further decline in the wages of middle-class workers and an increase in poverty."
Writing the dissenting opinion from the liberal wing of the court, Justice Elena Kagan voiced relief that the conservative justices did not go beyond the narrow question before the court by leaving intact a seminal case from the 1970s, called Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, which affirmed the right of public sector unions to collect bargaining fees from workers who may not be union members but nonetheless benefit from the collective bargaining process.
Kagan wrote:
The petitioners in this case asked this Court to end that discussion for the entire public sector, by overruling Abood and thus imposing a right-to-work regime for all government employees. The good news out of this case is clear: The majority declined that radical request. The Court did not, as the petitioners wanted, deprive every state and local government, in the management of their employees and programs, of the tool that many have thought necessary and appropriate to make collective bargaining work.
The bad news is just as simple: The majority robbed Illinois of that choice in administering its in-home care program.
As The Nation magazine's Michelle Chen points out, one key result of the court's decision will be the negative impact on home health workers in Illinois and the patients they are responsible for:
The ruling claws back on the real material gains that collective bargaining won for homecare workers. Outside of Illinois's state program, workers in the sector typically earn around $20,000 per year and suffer tremendously stressful, often exploitative working conditions. Only last year did they officially become eligible for federal minimum wage and overtime rules, following a hard-fought campaign by domestic workers' advocates to end the Labor Department's longstanding exemption for homecare providers.
Illinois health aides, by contrast, made real progress after joining SEIU as direct employees of the state. Part of a national campaign to unionize the sector, the workers collectively bargained for higher wages and labor protections typical of union workers but long denied to other health aides, including health benefits and training.
Flora Johnson, a home care provider from Chicago, expressed her dismay with the anti-union sentiment expressed by the court. "They are trying to divide us and limit our power," said Johnson in a statement, "but we won't stop standing together for our families and our consumers. Before we formed our union, I made less than $6 an hour, but by uniting we are set to make $13 an hour by the end of the year. I know from experience that we are stronger together."
And Gupta—noting the potential future implications that could follow from the Higgins decision—concluded: "The majority of people in this country support fair wages, good benefits and safe jobs for everyone – and unions are on the front lines of protecting those rights for working people. Today's decision to limit workers' freedom to form unions is a slap in the face to the millions of people trying to make ends meet in America today."


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August 16, 2011
Gooding City Council Minutes
Special Meeting/ Worksession:
A special meeting/worksession of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Gooding Municipal Building, 308 5th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho on August 16, 2011.
Present: Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser and Magnelli.
Staff Present: Public Works Director Todd Bunn and City Clerk Carmen Korsen.
Purpose: The purpose of the special meeting was to review the airport standards recommended by the Gooding Airport Advisory Commission (GAAC).
The Council asked the Airport Advisory Commission to put together some standards to implement at the Gooding Municipal Airport. The GAAC held meetings in regards to establishing standards and policies. They submitted their recommendations to the council for approval.
The council read through their plans. Discussion was held. The consensus of the council was that the manager will be responsible to make sure the policies are followed. Councilman France suggested preparation of a check list for the manager to follow. Bunn stated zoning areas such as commercial, individual, multi-plane were not addressed, nor was building height and size. Councilman Arkoosh questioned how hangar spots were picked and building heights in the no fly zone. Morton commented on roof pitch.
It was decided to meet with Airport Manager Dale Thomas to get his comments and recommendations, then work with the GAAC on the standards. The special meeting/work session closed.
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser and Magnelli.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council President Vern France led the pledge of allegiance.
Changes to Agenda: None
Visitors: Visitor was Larry Hall.
Consent Calendar: (Consent Calendar contains items which require formal Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.)
Mayor Morton: 'Consent Calendar Items numbered are before you, are there any items to be removed?' There being no objection, Councilman Arkoosh moved to approve:
(1.) Minutes of the August 1, 8 & 11, 2011 meetings
Motion seconded by Councilman France. Motion carried unanimously.
Visitor Business:
Plaque Presentation: Larry Hall Director of Southern Idaho Rural Development Association reported he teamed with Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization to help with Operation Facelift. Hall reported eleven cities participated in Operation Facelift. Forty buildings received facelifts. The reviews were very positive. Next year they will try to run Operation Facelift for two weeks rather than one. The Gooding winner of the $1,000.00 advertising credit on KMTV is Main Street Laundry. Hall presented a plaque for the Laundromat owners. Mayor Morton accepted on behalf of Kenny and Tammy Anderson who were unable to be present.
Public Comment: This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the council. The council does not take any action. There were no comments from the audience.
Unfinished Business:
Airport Standards: The Council will meet with Airport Manager Dale Thomas to get his comments and recommendations.
New Business:
Airport Slurry Project: Two (2) bids were opened on August 5, 2011 for the FY2011 Pavement Maintenance Project AIP 3-16-0014-008.
- Pavement Markings Northwest, Inc. $ 96,267.00
- Valley Slurry Seal, Inc. $191,810.00
Riedesel Engineering recommends the City of Gooding accept the apparent low bid. Councilman Arkoosh moved to accept the bid submitted by Pavement Markings Northwest, Inc. of $96,267.00 contingent on available funding and concurrence of the Federal Aviation Administration. Motion seconded by Councilman France. Motion carried unanimously.
Building Inspector Agreement: The Building Inspector Memorandum of Agreement will expire on September 30, 2011. Attorney Luverne Shull submitted a proposed agreement for consideration on behalf of Gooding County. The terms are the same as the previous agreement. Councilwoman Houser moved to authorize Mayor Morton to sign and accept the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Gooding, Idaho and the County of Gooding, Idaho for building inspections services beginning October 1, 2011 and ending September 30, 2012. Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh. Motion carried unanimously.
Sign Permit: Charles and Sally Stein submitted application to install a new sign for Chuck's Rod Shop located at 208 North Main Street. After reviewing the design plan, Councilman France moved to approve the sign for Chuck's Rod Shop at 208 North Main Street. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Houser. Motion carried unanimously.
Interfaith Caregivers: A letter from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers requesting financial support was mulled over. Believing the majority of taxpayers may not want their dollars funding organizations, Councilman France moved to deny their request. Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.
Library Board Appointment: The Library Board of Trustees met on July 26, 2011 to select a new board of trustee member to replace Martha Oberle who has retired. The board submitted the name of Kimberly Perkins as a replacement. Mayor Morton made the appointment of Kimberly Perkins to the Library Board of Trustees through December 31, 2011; then to a regular term to end December 31, 2015. Councilman Magnelli moved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Kimberly Perkins. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Houser. Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Perkins has agreed to fill the position.
Change Meeting Date: Finding that the next regular council meeting is a legal holiday, Councilman France moved to move the meeting to Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh. Motion carried unanimously.
Reminder: The budget hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on September 6, 2011.
AIC Institute: The annual ICCTFOA Fall Institute is scheduled for September 21-23, 2011 in Boise, Idaho. Councilman Arkoosh moved to allow City Clerk Carmen Korsen to attend the conference. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Houser. Motion carried unanimously. Registration is $190.00 and hotel accommodations $206.00.
Department Reports:
Police Chief Jeff Perry:
- Reported the department has been readying for the Fair & Rodeo.
Fire Chief Pat Bishop:
- None.
Public Works Director Todd Bunn:
- Reported that the Idaho Department of Transportation surplussed 13-15 picnic tables and 6-8 canopy shelters. The city parks are the recipients of these. Some will be used at the skate park.
City Clerk Carmen Korsen:
- Submitted letters and notices of interest to the Council.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
August 24, 2011
Gooding City Council Minutes
A special meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho and the Gooding Rural Fire Board, was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Gooding Municipal Building on August 24, 2011.
Present: Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, Houser, and Magnelli; Rural Fire Board Members Jim Brockman, Larry Capps and Joe Pavkov; and Deputy Clerk Janet Winter. Councilman France was absent.
Purpose: To discuss personnel matters.
Councilman Arkoosh moved to recess into executive session in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345 (A) to consider hiring a public officer wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli. Upon roll call, Arkoosh, Houser, and Magnelli voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Discussion was held. The decision was unanimous to hire Brandon Covey as the Fire Chief for the City of Gooding.
Mayor Morton will give notice to all applicants of this decision.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.


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- Berger, John — Ways of Seeing (149 pages)
- Vonnegut, Kurt — God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian (72 pages)
- Roth, Joseph — The Legend of the Holy Drinker (100 pages)
- Hrabal, Bohumil — Closely Observed Trains (87 pages)
- Bloomfield, Barbara & Chris Radley — Couple Therapy: Dramas of Love and Sex (171 pages)
- Feist, Raymond E. — Magician (689 pages)
- Feist, Raymond E. — Silverthorn (424 pages)
- Page count
- 1692
Silverthorn picks up shortly after the events of Magician. It's more of a quest story along the lines of The Lord of the Rings: mysterious assassins threaten the kingdom, and the prince disguises himself and goes on a journey with a rag tag assemblage (including some of diminutive size) to find a rare flower in a Mordor-like place, and the fate of everything hinges on this flower. Ok, so it's short on originality, but it's an entertaining story. I may have enjoyed it more than Magician.


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An innovative Lichfield company is proving that 'Business is Good for Britain' after launching a pioneering PR and marketing drive designed to raise awareness of childcare vouchers.
BusyBees Benefits, which employs 24 people in the City, has beaten off competition from across the region to secure 'Marketing Campaign of the Year' (sponsored by the RBS Group) in the West Midlands Chamber Awards 2012.
It has developed and successfully launched the 'Mind the Gap - Raise the Cap' campaign that explains to parents how they could sacrifice money from their salary in exchange for childcare vouchers.
The leading provider of employer and employee benefits has used a mix of media relations, advertising and social media to reach as many potential users as possible.
Busy Bees, which is a member of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group, has enjoyed an increase in the profile of the business and secured 9000 signatures for its e-petition, which calls for the Government to raise the current cap from £55 to £75 per week.
President of the British Chambers of Commerce Martyn Pellew said: "There has never been a more important time for businesses to showcase the amazing work they are doing on a day-to-day basis.
"The Chamber Awards is a perfect platform for them to do just that and receive the recognition and profile they deserve for helping move the economy forward and create employment, often in local areas."
TheBritish Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Chamber Awards 2012 is committed to finding the best businesses in Britain through a series of regional heats followed by a National Final, due to be held at London's Guildhall on November 29th.
Now in its 9th year, the competition is one of the showcase events for the 'Business is Good for Britain' campaign that highlights the role of business as a positive force for the UK recovery and the success of local communities and individuals.
BusyBees Benefits is one of eight regional winners in the West Midlands, who will now go forward and compete for the national titles in their respective categories. All will have a chance to win 'Outstanding Business Achievement' and a £25,000 cash prize courtesy of the RBS Group.
Other successful companies in the region include:
- Alumet Systems (Sustainability Award)
- Concept Steels (Achievement in International Business)
- Contact Group (Excellence in Innovation)
- Soul Tree Wines (Most Promising New Business)
- Jaguar Land Rover (Commitment to People Development)
- Smith and Morris (Excellence in Customer Service Award and Business of the Year)
- Viezu's Paul Busby (Entrepreneur of the Year)
Martyn concluded: "A record number of firms have taken part this year, all determined to prove that 'Business is Good for Britain!'"
The Chamber Awards 2012 is supported by the RBS Group, BT Business, Dell, DHL Express, Westfield Health and Acua Limited.
Peter Ibbetson, Chairman of Small Business Banking for RBS and NatWest said: "I'd like to congratulate all of the award winners on their achievements. We wanted to sponsor this award as, at a time when all businesses are dealing with difficult economic conditions, marketing for your business becomes even more of a priority and a key part of business success.
"As a bank we're keen to help all businesses meet their ambitions and it's important to celebrate this type of success along the way."


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Onstage, seated cross-legged in front of a full audience. I paint on my most charming smile, and begin speaking into the mic. In the midst of the first wave of applause, I realize: my script is missing. The auditorium hushes, and I'm nervously fluttering through my binders. I hear spectators growing restless, shifting from one buttcheek to the other in their seats, and I'm feeling panicked. I look over my shoulder, and am sickened to see that offstage, she's got my script. Smiling, her face says, "How you like me now?"
I wake up with the same tight stomach.
Mortification is a word that's followed me closely in my journey through life, like a pathetically faithful three-legged dog with fleas.
I think back to my first teaching job, and the little black nob protruding from the ceiling in every classroom: CCTV.
I knew that classes were recorded, for evaluation purposes… it wasn't until a couple years in, that I realized everything was being recorded. Whether there was a class or not, the cameras were rolling. I instinctively cringe recalling the things I did while on camera.
I broke down crying at my desk before class.
I shook my booty to reggaeton music.
I bit my nails.
I had private telephone conversations.
I did unladylike things.
Those shining moments were captured, in addition to my horrific first forays into teaching: kids scribbling on the walls, scooting around the classroom, slinging various objects, and stupefied Me in the eye of the pandemonium, pulling my hair out.
I can imagine the wide-eyed bewildered look of whatthef*ck on my supervisors' faces when they sat down to replay and evaluate my classes. I imagine they learned much more about me than they bargained for.
Now, looking back on that time, I wonder if there wasn't a shred of pity in their eyes when they spoke to me.
I shudder, and come zooming back to the Present. I could chastise myself for ever being that foolish. But, knowing that Mortification will eventually come back to me, I prefer to laugh at myself. It may not be pleasant, but it's there to teach me a lesson.


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Here is an example of how you would use a trap adapter in a dual kitchen sink installation
Trap Adapters are divided into two main categories, male trap adapters and female trap adapters, the difference is explained below.
This is commonly referred to as a female trap adapter, but is also known as a Hub trap adapter because it fits over the pipe. These come in a variety of sizes from 1 1/4" to 4" for every day residential plumbing. Additional sizes are available for commercial use. Trap Adapters also come in a variety of shapes and lengths, depending on the manufacturer or the application.
This is a male or Spigot type residential trap adapter. It is very similar to the female trap adapter except that you insert it into a fitting instead or pushing it over a pipe or other fitting like you would with a female type trap adapter. Both come in a variety of materials, the most common being PVC and ABS. Commercial applications often use copper or brass trap adapters.
Unless you work in a plumbing store, you will have no idea of how many people get this wrong. To most people this is a "thing-a-majigy" that you use somewhere, in plumbing, so you had better get one. The majority of do it yourselfers don't have a clue what they are called or how to use them. They come in a variety of sizes, material, shapes and uses. Unless you know the type and size that you need, you will without a doubt get the wrong one. That means that you will have to make another trip to the store and waste more time, instead of getting the job done right the first time. In this article I will try to explain "trap adapter" in detail and clear up any of the confusion that exists around them. Let's get started.
Simply put, trap adapters are used to connect a kitchen or bathroom sink to the drain pipes. They have many other purposes as well, but I think if you understand how they can be used for a kitchen, laundry tub or a bathroom sink, you will begin to see how they can be easily adapted to solve many other household plumbing problems.
This is a 1 ½" ABS Female Trap Adapter that would normally be used to install a kitchen sink, laundry sink or bar sink. All kitchen sinks, laundry or utility sinks as well as most bar sinks, are all designed for a 1 ½" drain tail piece. (Bathroom sinks use a 1 ¼" tail piece). It fits over a 1 ½" ABS pipe and slides over a 1 ½" tail piece.
This is a standard 1 ½" male ABS trap adapter, that is designed to fit inside a fitting, like a "P" trap or pipe coupler. Apart from the fact that it fits inside as opposed to outside the pipe, it is identical in all respects to a regular (female) trap adapter.
The difference between an ABS or PVC trap adapter designed for a kitchen or bathroom sink and one design to fit over a copper pipe is that the copper pipe adapter has a larger inside diameter, so they won't work on, a kitchen or bathroom sink. Kitchen sink tail pieces are 1 ½" and bathroom sink tail pieces are 1 ¼" in diameter; always!
Copper pipe trap adapters, like regular plumbing trap adapters come in both the male and female version. The male version (shown above) is very useful if space is limited and you require a shorter connection. They can reduce the overall length of a drain connection by ½".
Copper Pipe Trap Adapter
NOTE: Trap adapters made for copper pipe, state right on them "COPPER PIPE ADAPTER" as well as the size of pipe intended for.
Another distinquising factor, about copper pipe adapters, is that they often have two "wings", one on the right and one on the left, of the compression cap "screw on ring".


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Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that forward Jonathan Audy-Marchessault of the Quebec Remparts is the CHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 13 after scoring three goals and six assists for nine points in three games with a plus-minus rating of plus-5.
Audy-Marchessault scored two goals including the overtime winner on Saturday night to lead the Remparts to a 4-3 win over the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. The win earned Remparts head coach Patrick Roy a new club record for career wins with 195 surpassing Guy Chouinard who recorded 194 from 1997 to 2002. Audy-Marchessault scored the game-winning goal again on Sunday and also added four assists for the second five-point game of his career as second star of the 7-4 win over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. His week also included a two assist performance Friday night despite a 4-3 loss to the Victoriaville Tigres.
Audy-Marchessault, an 18-year-old from Cap-Rouge, QC, is playing in his third QMJHL season with the Remparts. He currently ranks third on his club in scoring with 35 points in 35 games.
Also nominated for the award this week was Wacey Hamilton of the Medicine Hat Tigers and Alain Berger of the Oshawa Generals. Hamilton scored two goals with nine assists for 11 points in five games highlighted by a five-point night with a goal as first star of a 7-2 win over the Regina Pats on Friday night. Berger scored four goals and three assists for seven points in three games highlighted by a hat-trick performance with an assist as first star of a 5-2 win over the Kingston Frontenacs on Friday night.
2009-10 CHL Players of the Week
Dec. 7 – Dec. 13: Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, Quebec Remparts
Nov. 30 – Dec. 6: Johnny Lazo, Tri-City Americans
Nov. 23 – Nov. 29: Philippe Cornet, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
Nov. 16 – Nov. 22: Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67's
Nov. 9 – Nov. 15: Matt Calvert, Brandon Wheat Kings
Nov. 2 – Nov. 8: Trevor Parkes, Montreal Juniors
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1: Tomas Kubalik, Victoriaville Tigres
Oct. 19 – 25: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 12 – 18: Mark Isherwood, Medicine Hat Tigers
Oct. 5 – 11: Jason Bast, Moose Jaw Warriors
Sept. 21 – 27: Jonathan Hazen, Val-d'Or Foreurs
Sept. 14 – 20: Luke Pither, Barrie Colts


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Obituary: Howard Carl Eckenrode, of Milford
Howard Carl Eckenrode, of Milford, Connecticut, born March 2, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania son of the late Howard F. Eckenrode and Mary (Kindler) Eckenrode passed away on Thursday, May 10, in Milford, Connecticut after a brief illness.
He is a graduate of Central High School class of 1958, were he met his wife, the late Sally Ann (Keeton) Eckenrode. They were married on June 16, 1962. He is the devoted and proud father of Howard Douglas (wife Kim McCarten), Mary-Kathryn Lewis, Amy Stellato and Karl (wife Donna Lawrence) and grandfather of Bryce and Kayleigh Eckenrode, James and Sean Lewis, Jonathan Stellato and Jacob and Keeton Eckenrode.
He is a 1962 Class graduate of the University of Bridgeport with a B.S. Degree. While at the University he was Vice President of the IDP (Iota Delta Pi) Fraternity. He is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1969. In 1970 he was appointed as the Assistant United States Attorney, under President Nixon where he served as public defender for 3 years. In 1974 he opened his private practice in Milford, Connecticut. He was a member of both the Connecticut and Federal Bar.
As a young man, he served 7 years in the Army Reserves. Howard was very active in his community and cherished the friendships that were developed. He served as President of the Milford Chamber of Commerce, President of Milford Little League, member 3 degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus, member of Milford Jaycees, belonged to the Milford Bar Association, member of the Republican Party member of Milford Jaycees, past member of Milford Rotary, part-time public defender and helped with the Boy Scouts of America.
He leaves a sister Elaine Eckenrode, a brother Thomas & (Alice) Eckenrode and sister-in-law Joan Scianna. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He loved life in his flower and vegetable gardens, was an avid golfer, a pretty mean poker player and enjoyed the adventures and journeys that life brought.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Church, 325 Oronoque Rd, Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at King's Highway Cemetery, Cherry Street. Milford, CT. The family is being compassionately cared for by CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St Jude Children's Research Hospital stjude.org. To leave online condolences, you can visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.


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How to Turn Your Garden into a Cozy Sanctuary
Making your garden the place you want to be most
What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a cozy garden sanctuary? Do you see a sort of secret garden hidden away from prying eyes or does it have a vacation vibe with clean lines, wicker furniture and a fire pit? To turn your garden into a sanctuary, it has to fit with what a sanctuary means to you.
As no garden can, or should, account for all ideas we might have, I have set out a few tips for what you can incorporate into your garden, or how you can simply prepare for the summer relaxation.
Start with Focal Points
In order to combine practicality and creativity, it is important to start with a plan. Choose the most important features you want in your garden and try to find their intended spots in it. The focal points can account for everything from interesting sculptures, vegetable gardens and patios.
Only after planning these features should you think about how to connect them and make them complement each other.
Vegetable Garden
For some, the first thought on gardens are 'flowers' but what can be more healing than nurturing your own vegetable, fruit, or spice garden and even providing your own food. Choose a part of your garden for that purpose and create a small planting and storage area next to it, so that everything is on hand and nice and neat. After a hectic day, spending time outside in your garden, getting your hands dirty while planting your veggies may prove the best escape zone for some of us.
By setting out a veggie garden, you might even start a new hobby and even experiment more when cooking with your own products. What can be better than that?
Flower Garden
Without trees, hedges, shrubs and flower beds, a garden is just a patch of land. With their unique shapes, colors and especially smells, you can provide shade and let your imagination run wild.
For a lush effect, plant larger, taller trees and scrubs at the edge of your property and in front of them plant somewhat shorter scrubs and other plants. Place plants and flowers right next to each other with little to no grass to spare. You can allow the dominant color green to take over your garden with only a few seasonal touches of colors but you can also plant a variety of flowers which differ both in shade and texture of their leaves.
However, if you want cleaner lines in your yard, option out spaces for planting; section them out with stones and pebbles, for instance. In this case, make sure you choose plants which will not grow too tall.
Patios and Pergolas
A deck or a patio is a great way to spend time outside. If you don't already have one, you should consider putting out one. If you prefer to effortlessly move from inside the house to outside, then a patio just outside your back door will be perfect. However, if you want something more secretive you can set up a patio with a pergola, for example, more deeply inside your garden. In this way it will be a separate place in your household, just like a treehouse is to kids.
For eat-out options, you might need nothing more than a metal or wooden table with a couple of chairs. Keep it simple and low maintenance so that you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time cleaning up. Just grab your pressure hose, turn on, clean, turn off, and put the hose away. Done, done and done.
After deciding on the general layout, start to fill in the gaps. Will you create a pathway to each feature and what can you make it out of? There are just so many options to choose from. If you want a more natural, informal sort of pathway on a budget, you can choose between mulch and gravel. They are easy to install and easy to clean.
Also edging is important for paths, as they are more than just a decoration. They will keep the gravel or mulch away from the rest of your garden and flower beds. Again, you can opt for cheaper choices like plastic, which you might camouflage with plants or paint, or bricks, which are more visually appealing but also more expensive.
Everyone deserves a place to escape to, and in your case, you might not need to go beyond your own backyard. By spending some of your time and effort you can create the cozy haven of your dreams. Pick what you need and start making plans. Use plants, flowers and scrubs, but also veggies and fruit to transform your garden into a lush paradise. A chill-out zone submerged into the green with pathways leading from and to the house will make your garden look as if it were drawn on a page of a children's book. Enjoy!
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The Great Pumpkin Festival in Alpine
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Join the Children's Nature Retreat for a fun-filled day at the Great Annual Pumpkin Festival. Visit the farm animals, wild animal oasis, and the aviary.
Make your way through the six-foot hay maze, play the "rocking the hunt" game and win a prize, and visit the pumpkin patch to pick out your own pumpkin.


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Liberia 2017: Pass the baton of the presidency to a young generation
By Rep. Worlea Saywah Dunah
A Reply to Robert W. Kpadeh
True, Liberia is on the cusp of a historic milestone and we are excited; our views as carried in the papers last week has ignited the debate to the extent that five local daily papers printed an opinion by Robert Kpadeh as a response. I was in my constituency for ground breaking for a surgery theater for the Saclepea Health Center when word came that the gentleman says the debate is worthy only for the sewages of Monrovia; and as I read the piece I realized that he dumped drums loads of Soniwehn sewage waste on me. Unfortunately tons of sewages cannot bury this issue, but this debate cannot go away until the vote is cast.
Rep. Dunah 'Age-Debate' Certainly Belongs in the Garbage
President Sirleaf who has made so many histories is poised to make the sweetest of all, to turn over the helm of power to an elected new President, a development that has not happened since the late President Tubman received the mantle from the late President Edwin Barclay in 1944. Certainly President Sirleaf will answer the call of history by presiding over the elections; the only obstacles that may prevent this is the expansive use of the Writ of Prohibitions by the Supreme Court to deny seating of legislators as per the Constitutional date may well in a Presidential race throw Liberia into an interim leadership. Besides this singular concerns history beacons and in my view our generation must rise.
Before long let me clearly say here that my only focus in writing and policy debate has been to deal only with the facts and the views of discussants; so if Robert Kpadeh were to dump the entire content of Soniwehn on my head I will not leave this settled mindset- we stick to issue since 1997. It is fundamentally instructive that in discussing only issues and facts we find solutions to the problems of our society whereas the converse is the roman road to conflict.
My issue remains that Liberia is ripe for a generational change. I insist that by elections to the legislature and by appointment to high public offices our generation has acquired the requisite skills, experiences, and exposure necessary to receive the Baton of the Presidency in 2017. I further reiterate that as an executive of the ruling Unity Party it is binding on us to see the demographic realities of today Liberia as we search for a ticket for the 2017 presidential race. And the country is entering a complex stage which needs strong shoulders with more energy.
A Wiseman somewhere said , "genesis has nothing to do with relevance"; perhaps we need to say so here: that the call for a change of guard is very relevant regardless of who propounds it. And perhaps to add for the benefit of our beloved Kpadeh, I speak as a veteran and winner of two political battles. I have won the political gridiron twice; and all of my victories has been won on the basis of support from the youth and women who are the dominant demography of this country. I know what I talk about because I walk the towns and villages of Liberia and know what they say to me; my relevance to the debate is thereby a public knowledge and undisputable fact.
Of Veep Boakai and The UP
In my interview for the record I correctly was quoted that Vice President Boakai has served this country long with distinction from the President Tolbert regime in the 1970s and so along with President Sirleaf should guide the UP in fashioning a ticket given the rich fields of eligible partisans from both the executive and the legislature. He should be honored as fitting to one who has such history of strong nationalistic service in the public sector.
I was therefore surprise that Kpadeh would attribute harsh words like 'betrayal' and 'back stabbing' because they do not apply when national leaders are discussing national issues such as this one. And I am compelled to give a brief background to my relationship within the Unity Party since these words have no bearing on the essence of this debate.
In October 2005, when we have won our seats as Representative for the then Electoral District # 3 in Nimba County, the then candidate Sirleaf send emissaries of people some of who are in the senate and some sit on the Supreme Court to woo our team to support her for the second round. After a single meeting with her at her Campaign Offices in Sinkor, I knew she was right for Liberia. During that time I never met the Vice President neither was he party to any of the subsequent discussions leading to that famous victory for President Sirleaf. And for the record while Senator Johnson led the CDC Weah's campaign we gave them training in grassroots mobilization by massive number, we even carried Madam Sirleaf to Bahn City on the choppers, the records are there.
Straightly speaking, the Veep and I have had no arrangements or agreements for his vision neither have he and I worked on anything for which I could betray or back stab. Fundamentally as an executive and member of the UP I am entitled to my views, but if having a different views as that of the Vice President is now construed as a wrong then it is apparent something is been misunderstood. Vibrant policy debate is the lifeline of any society and organization, I am sorry, no apology for disagreeing with anyone on any issue at anytime.
And for the records issues of health of the Veep and others originate with Kpadeh so I will not respond. My premise in arguing for a youthful ticket is based on generally acceptable and irrefutable medical fact that age brings weakness of the body. Isn't is true that a person in the age range of 40-60 years is in a different medical class as compare to one in the 70s? Besides in Liberia, the Constitution in Article 72(b) stipulates that Justices and Judges in the Judiciary Branch of government should be retired at the age of seventy and the Civil Service Act set the retirement age at sixty-five years or alternatively after twenty-five years of continuous service. These examples are the best practices within our own system and so you see the argument for a more youthful ticket find weighted system support within our judiciary branch and the civil service law.
There is further misunderstanding of the concept of institutional disagreement and loyalty; we shall transverse these lightly. Within every institutions debates should be engendered, our UP in its organic papers ensure that there should be contestation of ideas, ideals and policies by enshrining a free democratic selection process of voting to determine our leadership. Again all experienced political actors know that when a ticket is settled, even the defeated opposition remains within the party and canvass for the ticket; we are at pain to explain that our statement is therefore not a contradiction but a reflection of the normal democratic practice and the tenets of the Unity Party internal democracy. Hilary Clinton campaigned for President Obama her opponent who defeated her in primary because it was the ticket; allow me to say again I will support my party ticket even if my counsel and analysis is not accepted.
The Two Places Where UP Finds Change of Guards Ticket
The practice of contemporary politics as a norm rather than a rule gravitates towards more youthful persons to lead nations. This idea is not new in human history, Africa being no exceptions; and as one who grew up in the progressive I well know that many of our own legendary chiefs in Liberia ascended when very young. When we consider Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, Genghis Khan, George Washington, Patrice Lumumba, Sekou Toure, Shaka Zulu , etc. the argument is gone.
However, as a direct reply, in my interview and as quoted by these papers, I pointed clearly to where the UP will look to find the youthful candidates for our 2017 ticket: the legislature and the ranks of executive appointees (tenured autonomous commissions and cabinet appointees).
Inarguably, these are the two are very rich and fertile grounds for my party to search. Elections everywhere are a sign of one's acceptance by the people for leadership; the masses have seen capacity, skills, and the spirit of leaderships in that person. Here in Liberia we just completed the first full circle of legislative elections and given the disastrous turn over, it is safe to conclude that those who won reelections certainly enjoy not only leadership skills but the trust of the people which is critical. Of the senators elected in 2005 along with us, only three won their reelections while of the sixty-four representatives elected in 2005 only twenty-four returned in 2011. And then in 2011 and 2014 about twenty-seven new senators came to Capitol. These are political high achievers who by acute exhibition of political skills have brought themselves to national leadership must surely be recognized for what they are and how the Liberian masses regard their leadership skills.
The second palace is the one built by the President in the exercise of her Constitutional rights to nominated properly trained and experienced Liberians to various posts in government to help her lead the nation. The President overtime has given a huge number of youthful Liberians the opportunity to showcase their leadership and professionalism at various levels within the cabinet, within the local government, within the diplomatic services, at autonomous agencies and commissions and at the central bank. Given the achievement of this government which I have also said is foundation on which the UP can win a third time, it is generally accepted that they have for the most part performed very well. Many have excelled beyond expectations; in all this present another very promising search fields for our party.
The way I see it then is instead of the usual kowtowing, the UP should now take advantage of this huge pool of talented and experienced persons take into account the value of connecting with the dominant population and propel an attractive balance ticket to the Liberian nation. I say for free, that is the Rosetta Stone to the succession headache. And The Call for Generational Change of Guard within the UP Belongs on the High Agenda
In Kenya, the intellectual, internet savvy and youthful Uhuru was preferred to the Raila Odinga,68, at that time; in the United States a first term Senator named Barack Obama was elected over a veteran and old John McCain; in the United Kingdom, youthful David Cameron just won a landslide that is historic. We could go on, but it is the norm and not the rule; it gravitates on the wish on the dominant demography.
The UP Ticket for 2017 must come from the above group for success to attend our effort, this I sincerely believe; and in believing I injure no man. I also by the same token say that all parties with candidates that attract the youths will stand a chance to capture state power. At the end of the day, what matters are we should have a vigorous debate and contestation of ideas in finding the way forward, and if I may add devoid of the excesses. It is true that mankind fears transition, the past holds us and exert strong influences but the path of change remains the hope for humanity and this we say that great nations have been built on the strong shoulders.
Thus the Baton must pass to a new generation in 2017, a generation which to paraphrase the youthful President Kennedy of the United States, is a generation that has tempered by the civil crisis, who came to age in the rebirth of Liberia and who above all else have grown their worth and proven their capacity in elected and appointed positions during the last decade of rebuilding the war ravaged Liberia. This generation sees feels and knows the challenges of our time and this generation can competently translate the policy of nation building to this generation; remember though the great teacher Jesus Christ said and I quote: "the only generation that can save this generation is this generation."
The Author: A second term Representative from Nimba County, who won his first term on the New DEAL Movement ticket and currently an executive of the Unity Party. He has been commenting in papers since 1997


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Out this week is the brand new book Itch by Simon Mayo – all about the explosive adventures of an element hunter!
14-year-old Itchingham Lofte – known as Itch- loves science and is determined to collect all the elements in the periodic table, which has some rather destructive results in his bedroom!
However, when he discovers a new element, never seen before, he ends up with some unwanted attention and ends up in serious danger!
Itch is written by Simon Mayo and published by Random House – out now.
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