With new friend in the White House, Democrats push labor rights agenda - Minneapolis Star Tribune

WASHINGTON - Democrats are ushering in what they believe will be a new labor-friendly era in Washington with House votes on two bills aimed at helping women fight pay discrimination in the workplace. The House was to vote on the bills Friday, and ...

New vegetable varieties for the New Year - Daily Freeman

Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you all have a healthy and happy 2009. This is the time of year when garden seed catalogues begin to arrive in earnest, although I have already received three or four in December. Just as the holiday season arrives ...

Quick takes on home and garden: Tending to holiday plants, including ... - Democrat and Chronicle

The bedroom is one of the most important areas in our homes, says feng shui expert Louisa Ong-Lee of Pittsford. The room must represent the realm of yin and yang of life. The proper placements of the bed, other furniture, lighting, windows and doors ...

Garden news - Beaufort Gazette

More than 90 members of the club met Dec. 2 at its meeting and annual Christmas luncheon at the Dogwood Room of the Callawassie Clubhouse. Guest speakers were Kathy Pender and Tommy Grigsby from the Garden Gate Nursery. Kathy provided commentary ...

Resolve to do simple things to improve your garden - Salisbury Post

Now is the time to ponder your annual New Year's resolutions. This annual gesture of self-improvement, moderation and a test of one's will often fails quickly with the New Year, especially for goals which are not easily obtained. But here are eight ...