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Zombies are us, 2013
Religion columnist Terry Mattingly ponders some of the bigger questions posed by the popular cultural phenomenon surrounding zombie movies and tv shows.
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Be good to the pollinators
Some insects can be annoying or bothersome, but most are so beneficial to us that we could not do without them, Jolene Wallace writes.
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Cherry picking through climate-science data
One definition of "cherry picking" is to highlight or extract "data that seem to confirm a particular position, while ignoring a significant portion" of data that might contradict a point of view, writes columnist Ray Johnson.
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A lesson in luck
Tragic episode should serve to provide the rest of us with important lessons about life, and carnivals, Steve Ouellette writes.
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What we can learn from Europe
Germany serves as an example of a government, labor and corporate relationship that enables a bright future for all, according to columnist Colin Read.
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Forestry workshop offered
On-site private forest resource management workshop offered in Churubusco, according to columnist Richard Gast.
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Rushing not a charming sort of hurry
Being late and scurrying has become signature, columnist Mary White writes.
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Maple Leafs in the spring
I've been waiting nine years to write this column, writes Canadian columnist Peter Black.
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Some famous people born in North Country
Some Franklin County natives rose to great worldly prominence, Susan Tobias discovers.
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Victims can regain control of their lives
Support, counseling make a difference for sexual-abuse victims, former City Court Judge Penny Clute writes.
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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Marois must deal with Levesque legacy
"My assignment had been simple, seemingly," writes Canadian columnist Peter Black. "It was the end of October 1987. I was the reporter, editor and photographer for a weekly newspaper in Montreal. Pierre Trudeau and Rene Levesque, both one-time journalists, were slated to attend a benefit event for PEN, the support group for imprisoned writers."
Continued ...Peter Black, Canadian Dispatch The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 2, 2012 1 PhotoFri, November 02
- Canadian influence on the Bond movies Oct 19, 2012 1 Photo
- The rise of Trudeau II in Quebec politics Oct 5, 2012 1 Photo
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- Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Fungus gnats a nuisance houseplant pest
The tiny insects can be a nuisance year-round, but they commonly become worse in the fall and winter, Jolene Wallace writes.
Continued ...By JOLENE WALLACE, Cornell Cooperative Extension The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Mar 4, 2013 1 PhotoMon, March 04
- Maple a North Country treasure Feb 25, 2013 1 Photo
- Local food available year-round Feb 19, 2013 1 Photo
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- Richard Gast: Cornell Ag Extension
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In praise of cranberries
Cranberries are mostly associated with Pilgrim times and areas of coastal Massachusetts, but recently they began to be grown successfully here according to ag columnist, Richard Gast.
Continued ...Richard Gast, Cornell Ag Connection The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 18, 2012 1 PhotoSun, November 18
- Lower your energy costs this winter Nov 4, 2012 1 Photo
- Enjoying flowers year-round Oct 21, 2012 1 Photo
Click here for more Richard Gast: Cornell Ag Extension stories
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Agency provides valuable assistance
Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District has many programs available for landowners, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
Continued ...Peter Hagar The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Mar 31, 2013 1 PhotoSun, March 31
- Returning vets deserve our help Mar 31, 2013 1 Photo
- Millennials step to own tune Mar 17, 2013 1 Photo
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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Rounding up the profit
Taking the time to properly prepare beef cows for market can make all the difference in profitability, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
Continued ...Peter Hagar, Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Sep 30, 2012 1 PhotoSun, September 30
- Agriculture influenced by science Sep 16, 2012 1 Photo
- Making quality feed Sep 2, 2012 1 Photo
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- Health Advice
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Tips to eat healthy, indulge some over the holidays
Eating healthy during the holiday season can be difficult, but with a little planning, it is doable, Jordy Kivett writes.
Continued ...By JORDY KIVETT The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Dec 18, 2012 1 PhotoTue, December 18
- Keep holidays merry, bright - and safe Dec 15, 2012 1 Photo
- Start training now for Plattsburgh Half Marathon Dec 4, 2012 1 Photo
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- Ray Johnson: Climate Science
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Oceans seeing effects of rising temperatures
There is a planet-wide circulation of water in the oceans that transports heat, and greenhouse gases are contributing to rising temperatures in our planet's oceans, columnist Ray Johnson writes.
Continued ...RAY JOHNSON, Climate Science The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Apr 1, 2012 4 PhotosSun, April 01
- Dealing with the rising energy problem Mar 4, 2012 4 Photos
- Invasive insects evidence of climate change Feb 5, 2012 4 Photos
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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Which Ferris wheels are the fairest?
Early Ferris wheels seem small compared to the ones built today, Columnist Gordie Little writes.
Continued ...GORDIE LITTLE, Small Talk The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 11, 2012 1 PhotoSun, November 11
- Halloween a time for superstition, celebration Oct 28, 2012 1 Photo
- Some pennies more valuable than you think Oct 14, 2012 1 Photo
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- Terry Mattingly: On Religion
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Anglicans swimming the Tiber, one year later
During the first year of its work, the North American ordinariate ordained or accepted 30 new priests, all former Anglicans, and took in 1,600 members from 36 parish communities.
Continued ...Terry Mattingly, On Religion The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Feb 11, 2013 1 PhotoMon, February 11
- The sexual revolution trumps doctrine, again Feb 4, 2013 1 Photo
- Secret fears of your pastor: Part 2 Jan 28, 2013 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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Strange disappointment after storm skips area
Though the region was quick to catch on to the gravity of Sandy's hype, the North Country was fortunate to be let down, columnist Steve Ouellette writes.
Continued ...By STEVE OUELLETTE, You Had To Ask The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 4, 2012 1 PhotoSun, November 04
- Getting the final word on debates Oct 21, 2012 1 Photo
- Bacon the lifeblood of America Oct 7, 2012 1 Photo
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- Colin Read: Everybody's Business
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Perpetuation of the elite
In many cases, success isn't based on merit either in education or when it comes to getting to the top, according to columnist Colin Read
Continued ...Colin Read, Everybody's Business The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Feb 17, 2013 1 PhotoSun, February 17
- Local products, history enrich community Feb 10, 2013 1 Photo
- Insurance for us all Feb 3, 2013 1 Photo
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- Pinch of Time
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Voting for young and old
Susan Tobias had some surprises when she showed up to vote, but the nicest surprise was learning that her teenage grandchildren had voted for the first time.
Continued ...SUSAN TOBIAS, Pinch of Time The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Nov 14, 2012 1 PhotoWed, November 14
- Vanity plates, fair part of fun in Maine Oct 31, 2012 1 Photo
- With a little thought, men can fix anything Oct 17, 2012 1 Photo
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