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A view from above shows the true landscape
Last week I flew from Pittsburgh to North Carolina via New York City. I took the scenic route and got to see lots of Pennsylvania and southern Appalachia from the air. It’s a vantage point that reveals much about man’s impact upon the land, especially large tracts of forest. From 30,000 feet towns, farms, schools,
The annual New River Birding and Nature Festival
The birding world turns its attention to southern West Virginia next week. The 10th annual New River Birding and Nature Festival kicks off May 5. Over the course of six days, 250 to 300 birders from as far away as Michigan, Washington, Arizona, California, and Canada come to West Virginia just to see birds. Economic
Taking a bite out of big apple addiction
A near riot occurred Friday outside an Apple store in Beijing as fights broke out among people trying to be first in line for the new iPhone 4S, Apple said. — UPI.com. Two weeks ago I would have rolled eyes at that as a sign of the Apocalypse. For years I resisted having a smart
The more you give, the more you receive
Last week, my son opened a door to a pantry full of food and proclaimed that there was nothing to eat. Granted, he is 12, and if there are no snack chips, carbonated beverages or cookies then the cupboard is deemed bare. Still, it struck me that people who have all that they need and
Think about how to tell your story
In early June I had the opportunity to attend a three-day farm management in-service training in Omaha, Neb. After sitting in meetings for two days I didn’t want to go back and sit in my hotel room, so I decided to take an early evening walk. I was hoping to be able to take in
A whole new meaning to July Fourth
This past week has been one in which I have come to realize how very much I should appreciate the freedom I tend to take for granted, and the many blessings of living where I live. As the nation celebrates Independence Day, two very opposite stories have landed in my lap which opened my eyes
USDA: Defenders of the corrupt
During Australia’s inquiry of the $215 million in kickbacks paid to the Saddam Hussein regime, documents have been made public that show American-based Australian diplomats working hand-in glove with U.
Paylean hearing lacks testimony
Proposed changes would eliminate questions of Paylean’s legality for Ohio show hogs.
Bring out the big red shoes for McDonald’s show
The McDonald’s Collectors Convention will be May 2-4 near Toledo.
AG Yost sues construction company
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a construction company accused of taking more than $289,000 from consumers while failing to complete projects.
