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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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Response to skateboarding column shocking
Nearly 150 angry, profane emails filled mailbox since last column, headlined "Skateboarders are taking over the streets," columnist Steve Ouellette writes.
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Balancing security, freedom a challenge
When major tragedies strike, we must review our long-held belief that all government intrusion into our lives is wrong, according to columnist Colin Read.
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Disease strikes impatiens
Popular garden flower is the only plant affected by the malady, according to columnist Richard Gast.
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Help take action against child abuse
Learn more about your role in reporting suspected child abuse, Dr. Lewis First writes.
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Bringing Liberal civil war to an end
Abraham Lincoln he is not, writes Canadian columnist Peter Black. And he did not exactly say "a house divided against itself cannot stand."
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- Peter Black: Canadian Dispatch
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Madonna returns to roots
"The Super Bowl was the rehearsal for her Quebec show," the mayor of Quebec City joked this week. Regis Labeaume was referring to news that global megastar Madonna was coming to his city to work it out musically on Labor Day on the Plains of Abraham, Canadian columnist Peter Black writes.
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- Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Fall a time for reading leaves
Last of the fall color lingers on with tamaracks, beeches and oaks, columnist 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.Nov 5, 2012 1 PhotoMon, November 05
- Fall is beautiful, even once foliage is gone Oct 29, 2012 1 Photo
- Meal planning cuts time and waste, boosts nutrition Oct 16, 2012 1 Photo
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- Guest Columns
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Concerned about elderly neighbor's puppy
Express worry in comforting tone, columnist Monica Collins writes.
Continued ...Ask Dog Lady The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Dec 8, 2012 1 PhotoSat, December 08
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- Defendants should detail their guilt Nov 24, 2012
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- Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection
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Future planning starts now
Good preparation makes tax time and tracing farm profitability much easier, 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.Jan 1, 2012 1 PhotoSun, January 01
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Click here for more Peter Hagar: Cornell Ag Connection stories
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- Health Advice
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Blood-sugar testing necessary
Many diabetes patients dislike blood-sugar testing. But to effectively combat diabetes, testing is a must, 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.Jul 10, 2012 1 PhotoTue, July 10
- Shoulder can be a pain for swimmers Jul 3, 2012 1 Photo
- New first-aid app brings safety tips to phones Jun 27, 2012 1 Photo
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- Ray Johnson: Climate Science
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Events of 2010 fit description of Global Weirding
The rise of global temperatures will cause all kinds of unusual weather effects such as more heavy snowstorms, frequent intense rainfalls and extreme flooding, columnist Ray Johnson.
Continued ...By RAY JOHNSON, Climate Science The Press Republican Copyright 2013 Press-Republican. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Jul 4, 2010 1 PhotoSun, July 04
- Earth's climate changes — a long story Jun 6, 2010 1 Photo
- Antarctica: the pole apart May 2, 2010 3 Photos
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- Gordie Little: Small Talk
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1937 was quite a year
Gordie Little writes about things that happened the year he was born, including the Hindenburg disaster.
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- Terry Mattingly: On Religion
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Praying with the Democrats, too
It was highly symbolic that Cardinal Timothy Dolan offered the final benediction for a Democratic National Convention where support for abortion rights was strong.
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.Sep 17, 2012 1 PhotoMon, September 17
- Praying in a GOP spotlight Sep 10, 2012 1 Photo
- Russia, rock, riots and religion Sep 4, 2012 1 Photo
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- Steve Ouellette: You Had To Ask
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Taunting will jinx your team
Giants, Patriots fans: if you taunt something bad will happen, and for all of eternity you will know, deep inside, that it was your fault, 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.Jan 29, 2012 1 PhotoSun, January 29
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- Colin Read: Everybody's Business
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An exciting downtown
Plattsburgh enjoys a thriving city center as the result of the efforts of local business people and visionaries, according to columnist Colin Read.
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- Pinch of Time
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Yearly trip yields fun family times, enlightenment
Susan Tobias speaks about her experiences on her yearly cross-coutnry trip to visit relatives with her husband, Toby.
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.Feb 8, 2012 1 PhotoWed, February 08
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- Rethink your New Year's plan Jan 11, 2012 1 Photo
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