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UCF-Tulsa is biggest non-BCS game of the year
Running off at the typewriter. … Marc Daniels, the thundering voice of UCF, said on his radio show the other day that today's Conference USA showdown between the Knights and Tulsa is the biggest non-BCS game of the year. And after much research,...
Tags: Politics, Voting, Stanford Cardinal, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles
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Planning is important
Agriculture Technician, Somerset Conservation DistrictAs the sun sets earlier each day, we are reminded that winter is quickly approaching. Although last winter was relatively mild, Somerset County farms can typically expect some severe weather. These winter storm events create some really big challenges for...Tags: Energy Saving, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Environmental Issues
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Soil testing
Agriculture Technician, Somerset Conservation DistrictAs we take a walk across a field, we notice that the hot, humid air of summer is changing to the cool, crisp air of autumn. We begin to shift our focus from the results of this year's crops to the potential of next year's crops. One of the keys is right...Tags: Fertilizer, Limes, Science and Technology, Chemical Industry
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History Is Learning The Stories We All Share
The Hartford CourantI applaud my state senator, Don Williams, my colleague Bill Hosley (champion of local history) and many others hoping to require the teaching of Connecticut history in public schools. It never occurred to me that this would not be the case. Learning our...Tags: University of Connecticut, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Arts and Culture, Schools
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Knowing History Makes People Feel At Home Here
The Hartford CourantDespite a surge of initiatives from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, the state's economy continues to suffer. So let me throw out another economic development idea — how about if we require the teaching of Connecticut history in our schools? I've heard a...Tags: Politics, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Regional Authority, Economic Policy, West Hartford
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Manure storage safety
Agriculture Technician, Somerset Conservation DistrictIn today's world we are inundated with safety warnings on nearly everything that we purchase. Some are just common sense. Some seem rather ridiculous. Some are quite lengthy, especially if they are written in multiple languages. It is very easy to skim...Tags: Health, Health and Safety at Work, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
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The Valley Line: Summer's a time for art and Rose Parade 'floaters'
Summer is humming lazily along in its happy way. I’ve been enjoying the soft rhythm as the days and evenings unfold. The only thing that would make summer better would be if we had lightnin’ bugs that flitted by with their tiny illuminations...
Tags: Art Johnson, Entertainment Events, Music, Arts and Culture, Animals
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Manure storage systems
Agriculture Technician, Somerset Conservation DistrictThis spring I have spoken with many farmers about the new manure management regulations and about the need to have a written Manure Management Plan. One of the more common questions asked is "Do I need to have a manure storage?" The answer is no....Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Building Material
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Agricultural E&S Plans
Agriculture Technician, Somerset Conservation DistrictThis month I decided to step away from manure management issues and focus on the equally important subject of soil loss. There are many crop production benefits to keeping topsoil on the fields. Soil particles that erode and get into a stream are a form...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Agriculture, Science and Technology, Conservation, Environmental Issues
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Manure application setbacks
Agriculture Technician, Somerset Conservation DistrictWhat are some of the signs of spring? Common answers include the return of robins, the increased length of daylight, and the emergence of green grass and flowers. Along with these, one definite sign of spring is the application of manure on farm fields. ...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Lakes and Ponds, Environmental Issues, Water
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TSA agent returns envelope with $9500 in cash to passenger
KIAHA TSA agent at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport earned feathers on his wings when he passed up the chance to become almost $10,000 richer. The agent, Don Williams, spotted an envelope on the airport floor near a checkpoint. He asked passengers...Tags: Transportation Security Administration
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County FFA public speaking contest results
Daily American CorrespondentStudents from the four different Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapters in Somerset County competed March 1 during the county FFA Speech Contest held at Berlin Brethren Church. Berlin, Meyersdale, Somerset and Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC)...Tags: Politics, Language, Justice System, Susan Moon, Arts and Culture
Nov 16, 2012
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Nov 15, 2012
|Story| Daily American
Sep 21, 2012
|Story| Daily American
Sep 19, 2012
|Column| Hartford Courant
Sep 13, 2012
|Column| Hartford Courant
Jul 8, 2012
|Story| Daily American
Jul 6, 2012
|Story| LA Canada
Jun 17, 2012
|Story| Daily American
May 4, 2012
|Story| Daily American
Apr 1, 2012
|Story| Daily American
Apr 20, 2012
|Story| KIAH-LTV
Mar 11, 2012
|Story| Daily American
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