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Tips for reducing calories in kids' diets
Offering young children a variety of fruits and vegetables with each meal and for snacks is an easy way to combat obesity, Jordy Kivett writes.
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Inside the soul of Jackie Robinson
"42" — the epic movie about the baseball great — omitted many details that would have demonstrated that faith was crucial to the whole story, writes religion columnist Terry Mattingly.
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Grubs are making a comeback
Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension offices receiving more calls than usual about grubs, Amy Ivy writes.
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Images from the other side of planet
On a warm summer day many years ago, more than a hundred well-dressed men and women gathered in the California Museum of Afro-American History and Culture, writes columnist Ken Wibecan.
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Shabby House not so shabby after all
Columnist Gordie Little explores history of Plattsburgh's "Shabby House."
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Local entrepreneurs supported
Business incubators can be a key ingredient to the success of new businesses, according to columnist Paul Grasso.
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It's important to share the roads with farm operators
This time of year, drivers can expect to see lots of farm equipment and should be sure to observe safety rules, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
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Working-class spending can't fix economy
The theory that consumer spending alone can keep the economy strong is little more than a myth, according to columnist Colin Read.
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Take advantage of off-season to train
There are numerous benefits to participating in some type of off-season conditioning program, such as an athletic camp, columnist John Vasile writes.
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The life and times of John McCandlish Phillips
The passing of the former New York Times reporter has fired online discussions on whether many newsrooms are hostile environments for religious believers, writes religion columnist Terry Mattingly.
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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Conrad Black returns home
It's not just because we share a surname — though no known family connections — that I follow from a distance the life and times of Conrad Black (Lord Black of Crossharbour, actually), columnist Peter Black writes.
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.May 4, 2012 1 PhotoFri, May 04
- Tainted birthday for Canadian charter Apr 20, 2012 1 Photo
- Caisse: the people's conglomerate Apr 6, 2012 1 Photo
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- Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Bark and berries make great decorations
Picking natural, colorful items helps brighten winter days, Amy Ivy writes.
Continued ...AMY IVY, Cornell Cooperative Extension The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Dec 17, 2012 1 PhotoMon, December 17
- Plan ahead for home-grown holidays Dec 10, 2012 1 Photo
- Boughs make natural decorations Dec 3, 2012 1 Photo
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- Richard Gast: Cornell Ag Extension
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Cold frames extend season
Simple and inexpensive to construct, structures can mitigate unpredictable North Country climate, according to 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.Apr 24, 2011 1 PhotoSun, April 24
- Apple trees require special care Apr 10, 2011 1 Photo
- Maple sugaring, a brief history Mar 27, 2011 1 Photo
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Teaching is not so easy: Part 3
Stewart Denenberg describes college teaching using the metaphor of the Acting Company where the professor plays all of the roles.
Continued ...BY STEWART A. DENENBERG The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Jan 13, 2013 1 PhotoSun, January 13
- Our words are full of discovery Jan 5, 2013 1 Photo
- Looking back at the search for 'firsts' Jan 4, 2013 1 Photo
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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Getting agriculture into the classroom
Those who didn't grow up on a farm have much to learn about food production, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
Continued ...Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Mar 18, 2012 1 PhotoMon, March 19
- The small-farm dream Mar 4, 2012 1 Photo
- Chickens for fun and profit Feb 19, 2012 1 Photo
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- Health Advice
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Summer squash is versatile, healthy
Abundance might seem imposing but uses are plentiful, writes Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition educator Jordy Kivett.
Continued ...By JORDY KIVETT, Good For You The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Aug 21, 2012 1 PhotoTue, August 21
- Exercise key component for proper diabetes control Aug 14, 2012 1 Photo
- Watch out for fitness fads Aug 7, 2012 1 Photo
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- Ray Johnson: Climate Science
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Fossil fuel dependence affecting climate change
According to NOAA scientists temperatures last year were 1.34 degrees warmer than the global surface temperature from 1951 to 1980, says columnist Ray Johnson.
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.Feb 6, 2011 4 PhotosSun, February 06
- Black Carbon: Part 2 — Changing Glaciers in Asia Jan 2, 2011 5 Photos
- Black Carbon: Impact on Climate Change and Human Health Dec 5, 2010 3 Photos
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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Hung up on hanger collection
How and why do any of us have so darn many, Gordie Little writes of his inadvertent collection.
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.Apr 29, 2012 1 PhotoSun, April 29
- Some Easter dinners more doggone than others Apr 15, 2012 1 Photo
- Gordie's diner reprise Apr 1, 2012 1 Photo
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- Terry Mattingly: On Religion
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Serious Catholic words at that funny political dinner
The Alfred E. Smith Dinner is a presidential campaign event where humor takes center stage but, as religion columnist Terry Mattingly reminds us, it is also a charity fundraiser and an opportunity to recall the humanitarian virtues of the event's namesake.
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.Nov 5, 2012 1 PhotoMon, November 05
- Billy Graham and Election 2012 Oct 29, 2012 1 Photo
- An update on anti-Mormon voters Oct 23, 2012 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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Really no need to panic during test time
Government-mandated standardized tests are no big deal, Steve Ouellette writes.
Continued ...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.Apr 22, 2012 1 PhotoSun, April 22
- I may be a loser, but I'm not a looser Apr 8, 2012 1 Photo
- Sunny weather redefining region Mar 25, 2012 1 Photo
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- Colin Read: Everybody's Business
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Small Business Saturday has impact
Buying goods and services locally whenever we can has a profound positive economic effect on our community, 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.Nov 18, 2012 1 PhotoSun, November 18
- A nation divided Nov 11, 2012 1 Photo
- Exercising our franchise Nov 4, 2012 1 Photo
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- Pinch of Time
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Most taxes hard to decipher
Glancing through old receipts, Susan Tobias couldn't help but notice how many taxes we pay.
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.May 2, 2012 1 PhotoWed, May 02
- Obits can be sad or informative Apr 18, 2012 1 Photo
- 65th birthday brings pleasant surprise Apr 4, 2012 1 Photo
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