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Energy savings on the farm
Programs can help trim costs and boost the environment by reducing electrical usage, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
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Breakfast too important to skip
Jordy Kivett has tips for those who are not naturally inclined to eating first thing in the morning.
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The earthy words of Pope Francis
This pope's back-to-basics style is catching some Vatican insiders off-guard, writes religion columnist Terry Mattingly.
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Love them or hate them, dandelions here to stay
Jolene Wallace offers tips on controlling dandelions.
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Passwords becoming too complicated
Variety of rules for creating a good password makes it impossible to remember them all, let alone pick one, Steve Ouellette writes.
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Prospective students need career guidance
Our educational system must be accountable for steering young students in the right direction, according to columnist Colin Read.
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Conservative champion gone
One of the worthless but sentimental things I've collected over the years is a copy of the final edition of the Toronto Telegram, dated Oct. 30, 1971, writes Canadian columnist Peter Black.
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Flight to Colorado a mix of memories
Be prepared for anything when flying. Only time spent with family sweetened flight delays, Susan Tobias writes.
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Was Jesus religious enough for HHS?
Health and Human Services offers some religious organizations an exemption from the requirement that their health insurance plans cover contraception, but religion columnist Terry Mattingly questions whether the qualification standards are too strict.
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May is an intense month for gardeners
It seems like trees burst into leaf in a matter of days, weeds appeared overnight in my garden, and almost everything related to yards and gardens needs to be done right now, Amy Ivy writes.
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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Caisse: the people's conglomerate
It's been many years since I've been to Miami, so I don't recall the Mary Brickell Village area, which apparently is now one of the most popular destinations for shopping, dining and drinking in the bustling city's downtown, writes Canadian columnist Peter Black.
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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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Maple sugaring, a brief history
Native Americans showed first settlers how to extract sweetness from maple trees, columnist Richard Gast explains.
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.Mar 27, 2011 1 PhotoSun, March 27
- Maple season a time that all can enjoy Mar 13, 2011 1 Photo
- Take your mind off winter Feb 13, 2011
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Local livestock for sale
Livestock owners urge consumers to buy their superior local products, according to columnist Peter Hagar.
Continued ...By Peter Hagar The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Jan 20, 2013 1 PhotoSun, January 20
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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Chickens for fun and profit
Raising chickens is a good option for anyone who aspires to produce their own food, 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.Feb 19, 2012 1 PhotoSun, February 19
- Beef farmers thinking green Feb 5, 2012 1 Photo
- Producers market local meat Jan 22, 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
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- Make smart choices when eating out Jul 31, 2012 1 Photo
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- Ray Johnson: Climate Science
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Arctic transformed at hands of climate change
The Arctic of today is a very different place, says columnist Ray Johnson. On a visit to Beechey Island one can still see the barrel staves and opened tin cans from what is believed to be their first original campsite.
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.Oct 3, 2010 3 PhotosSun, October 03
- Coal consumption: carbon dioxide and Earth's energy imbalance Aug 1, 2010 3 Photos
- Events of 2010 fit description of Global Weirding Jul 4, 2010 1 Photo
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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Gordie's diner reprise
Readers write in, adding to Gordie Little's list of favorite diners.
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 1, 2012 1 PhotoSun, April 01
- A hunger for diners from my childhood Mar 18, 2012 1 Photo
- Car-radio memories recollected Mar 4, 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.
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- Billy Graham and Election 2012 Oct 29, 2012 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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Sunny weather redefining region
Somehow, winter here ended before it ever began. We went from summer, to fall, to later fall, to mid spring to early summer with barely a pause to pay the heating bill, 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.Mar 25, 2012 1 PhotoSun, March 25
- Dairy violence no laughing matter Mar 11, 2012 1 Photo
- Some great contenders in the mix for Oscar night Feb 26, 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
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- Pinch of Time
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65th birthday brings pleasant surprise
A birthday-trip surprise to a bed and breakfast in nearby Hemmingford, Quebec, will have lingering memories for years, 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 4, 2012 1 PhotoWed, April 04
- Pet peeves are annoying but can be funny Mar 21, 2012 1 Photo
- Thoughts on turning 65 Mar 7, 2012 1 Photo
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