I lay prostrate on my bed. Withered by the events of the day, I read from “The Book of Ages” in hopes of regenerating myself by living vicariously through the lives of others my age. “Pffft.” Big mistake. According to the book of miscellany by Eric Hanson, at the age […]
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Unfortunately, I am a “night owl.” It all began in college when I had to stay up to finish compositions or cram for tests.I spent my first two years of college in a very strict private school. If you came in one minute later than 11 p.m., you were grounded […]
We all, or at least most of us, have received those cute e-mails of puppies doing amazing things, which consist mostly of sitting and looking adorable. They tip their head to the side, roll over on their back, lift a paw and, without hesitation, we are smitten. We’d like to […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Calving season is right around the corner. The following is Part 1 of an article on congenital defects that can occur in cattle: Congenital defects can cause abortion or be present at time of birth. They are uncommon, but do occur in most breeds of cattle. Defects are abnormalities in […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate
The Safety Advocate
I’ve been in the fire and rescue service for 25 years, serving as a part-time and volunteer firefighter. The fire service certainly has changed over the years—evolving from just providing fire suppression services to rescue services. Many fire services in Canada are now called fire and rescue. Over the years, […]
My boyfriend/partner and I ventured off to Warren, Mn. to pick up my new best friend. “Roxee,” my new black Lab, has now joined farm life here north of Emo. She is very tiny and once again I find myself carrying her because, #1, she is cute and cuddly, #2 […]
Off the top of your head, who do you think is the best franchise in professional sports today? And I’m ruling out the amazing Barcelona soccer club from Spain in this discussion. Although the team is, without a doubt, the best in their field, I’m sure most of you will […]
I wasn’t going to make a New Year’s resolution because I figured that any day of the year I could make a change for the better, so why limit myself to one in 365 days for a personal decree. But at 11:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, I became aware […]
A recent study in Britain found that it took the average British holidayer two days and 17 hours before they finally could enjoy their holiday. Another study found it takes women in Britain more than three days to relax and begin enjoying their holiday. I don’t know how long it […]
Once upon a time, I wanted to be a super-hero and a secret agent, both seeming logical and worthwhile endeavours. When I didn’t get a “Secret Sam” spy kit for Christmas when I was 10 (and Duane Peters did), my lofty ambition tumbled off the shelf. Lion-tamer, veterinarian, and astronaut […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate
The Safety Advocate
2012 is upon us! Making your home and workplace a safer place to live and work is a resolution we all should strive for. Being aware of—and seeing—the risks in our day-to-day lives as we go about activities is crucial to others and ourselves. One of the greatest health […]
Happy New Year to everyone! In many ways, I’m glad to see 2011 behind us. But I’m always cautious in complaining too much because I know things always could be much worse. I wasn’t able to stay awake long enough to ring in 2012 but I trust there were plenty […]
