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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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Local Beer & Wine
Fermented/alcoholic beverages made with local ingredients are becoming more readily available.
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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Tainted birthday for Canadian charter
There's a stain on the Canadian Constitution —- literally, and some say figuratively, as well, writes Canadian columnist Peter Black.
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.Apr 20, 2012 1 PhotoFri, April 20
- Caisse: the people's conglomerate Apr 6, 2012 1 Photo
- Opposition battles for the center Mar 23, 2012 1 Photo
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- Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Plan ahead for home-grown holidays
This holiday season, give the gift of local agriculture, columnist Laurie Davis writes.
Continued ...LAURIE DAVIS, Cornell Co-op Extension The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Dec 10, 2012 1 PhotoMon, December 10
- Boughs make natural decorations Dec 3, 2012 1 Photo
- Last call for bulbs Nov 19, 2012 1 Photo
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- Richard Gast: Cornell Ag Extension
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Apple trees require special care
Pruning is one of the maintenance techniques that can affect production and quality, 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 10, 2011 1 PhotoSun, April 10
- Maple sugaring, a brief history Mar 27, 2011 1 Photo
- Maple season a time that all can enjoy Mar 13, 2011 1 Photo
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Our words are full of discovery
Words have the power to tear down or build up our lives, Mary White writes.
Continued ...By MARY WHITE The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Jan 5, 2013 1 PhotoSat, January 05
- Looking back at the search for 'firsts' Jan 4, 2013 1 Photo
- Memories of Mistro Dec 22, 2012 1 Photo
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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The small-farm dream
Many resources are available for helping realize the goal of owning a small agricultural enterprise, 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 4, 2012 1 PhotoSun, March 04
- Chickens for fun and profit Feb 19, 2012 1 Photo
- Beef farmers thinking green Feb 5, 2012 1 Photo
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- Health Advice
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Exercise key component for proper diabetes control
With increased exercise during the summer months, patients often notice that they need less insulin and that blood sugars improve, Dr. Jonathan Beach writes.
Continued ...By DR. JONATHAN BEACH, Ask the Diabetes Doctor The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Aug 14, 2012 1 PhotoTue, August 14
- Watch out for fitness fads Aug 7, 2012 1 Photo
- Make smart choices when eating out Jul 31, 2012 1 Photo
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- Ray Johnson: Climate Science
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Black Carbon: Part 2 — Changing Glaciers in Asia
Reducing black carbon will give world leaders time to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas of concern, columnist Ray Johnson points out.
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.Jan 2, 2011 5 PhotosSun, January 02
- Black Carbon: Impact on Climate Change and Human Health Dec 5, 2010 3 Photos
- Carbon dioxide: the 800-pound gorilla that we have to talk about Nov 7, 2010 3 Photos
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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Some Easter dinners more doggone than others
Thurston was a beautiful specimen of doghood but supplied several lifetimes of grief because of his "special" personality, 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.Apr 15, 2012 1 PhotoSun, April 15
- Gordie's diner reprise Apr 1, 2012 1 Photo
- A hunger for diners from my childhood Mar 18, 2012 1 Photo
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- Terry Mattingly: On Religion
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Billy Graham and Election 2012
Has the national advertising campaign launched by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association crossed a line drawn by Rev. Graham himself, asks religion columnist Terry Mattingly.
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.Oct 29, 2012 1 PhotoMon, October 29
- An update on anti-Mormon voters Oct 23, 2012 1 Photo
- Apocalyptic visions at Chernobyl Oct 8, 2012 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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I may be a loser, but I'm not a looser
We all have our pet peeves and tiny things which drive us completely insane. This is mine, 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 8, 2012 1 PhotoSun, April 08
- Sunny weather redefining region Mar 25, 2012 1 Photo
- Dairy violence no laughing matter Mar 11, 2012 1 Photo
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- Colin Read: Everybody's Business
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A nation divided
Differences in views of government by those living in rural and urban areas create much of our political discord, according to columnist Colin Read.
Continued ...Colin Read 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
- Exercising our franchise Nov 4, 2012 1 Photo
- A tax agreement among economists Oct 28, 2012 1 Photo
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- Pinch of Time
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Obits can be sad or informative
Obituaries carry a lot of information, including locally born people who gained world fame, Susan Tobias writes.
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.Apr 18, 2012 1 PhotoWed, April 18
- 65th birthday brings pleasant surprise Apr 4, 2012 1 Photo
- Pet peeves are annoying but can be funny Mar 21, 2012 1 Photo
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