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From North Korea to Main Street
Soon after the tragic events of 9/11, artist Gary Simpson was inspired to create a large conceptual piece combining cement with soil from every member state of the United Nations. He called the project "Common Ground 191." He relied on volunteers and...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Arts, Common, United Nations, Tour Operations Industry
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Natural Perspectives: Resolve to help yourself, environment this year
Vic already leads a perfect life, so he has no need for New Year's resolutions. I, on the other hand, live the life of a slovenly lay-about, so I have a great need to renew my resolution to be a better person at the beginning of each year. It is never...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Vegetarian Diet, Obesity, Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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All About Food: Cooking custom meals for canines
"Last night, my boyfriend Louie and I dined on a succulent mélange of sautéed ground beef with a touch of beef liver. Bite-sized pieces of steamed sweet and white potatoes added heartiness, while finely chopped green beans, carrots and peas provided a...Tags: Carrots, Cheese Corn, Green Beans, Consumer Goods Industries, Dietary Supplements
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Greer's OC: Wines, food at yacht club
The Wine Knot is a celebration of great wines and good eats happening from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 29 at Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in Huntington Beach. Participating wineries and wine boutiques include the Other Guys (Sebastiani Family Wines, Sonoma Valley),...Tags: Family, Givenchy, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dining and Drinking, Sports
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Out of the Blue: Stand up against Monsanto
If you believe you have a right to know what you put in your body, join us at 11 a.m. Saturday at Main Beach for the March Against Monsanto. If you believe our Aliso Beach fire pits are a sacred right to enjoy a bonfire at the beach, let your local...Tags: Politics, Environmental Politics, Business Enterprises, Elections, Genetic Engineering
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USDA census info session today
The United States Department of Agriculture hosts an info session "Census of Agriculture Final Push-Make Sure You Are Counted!" 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. today at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus. The Census of Agriculture is conducted...Tags: Agriculture, Local Government
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Happening Today: Information Session with Vic Tolomeo in Calexico
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus will have an Information Session with Vic Tolomeo Director, USDA-NASS/California Field Office “Census of Agriculture Final Push — Make Sure You Are Counted!” from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.... -
The case for food stamps
To hear Republicans — and some Democrats — in Congress talk, you'd think food-stamp dollars just disappear into a black hole. The prevailing debate in the Senate and House versions of the farm bill, which contains funding for food stamps...
Tags: Personal Income, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Relief and Aid Organizations, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Poverty
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LETTER: Keep COOL in farm bill
Green grass is blooming across our state and welcomed moisture will give many an optimistic outlook. That same attitude should be applied to the crafting of a farm bill. Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., continue to work on the final details for a five-...Tags: Washington, DC, Politics, U.S. Congress, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013)
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USDA funds studies of weather and climatic variability impact on cattle
MADISON, Wis. - On May 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and Extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture aimed at the impacts of climate variability and change on...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Consumer Goods Industries, Oklahoma State University-Stillwater , Science and Technology, Beverage Industry
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High crop prices entice farms to expand planting
BIGGSVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Clark Kelly plans to spend a lot of time on the links this spring. The Illinois farmer is plowing the Hend-Co-Hills Golf Course near tiny Biggsville into a cornfield. He's not the only one turning over soil in unlikely places....Tags: Farms, Conservation, Golf, Sports, Environmental Issues
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Don't miss your chance to provide the facts straight from the farm
WASHINGTON - With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of...Tags: Demographics, Agriculture, Population and Census
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