A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you and your home.
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- Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland May 24, 2013LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs. […]
- Zimmermann wins 8th; Nationals top Phillies 5-2 May 24, 2013WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner, and the Washington Nationals followed a calamitous road trip with a winning start to a homestand, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night. […]
- Sanchez loses no-hit bid in 9th, Tigers beat Twins May 24, 2013DETROIT (AP) — Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Minnesota's Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the Twins on Friday night. […]
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The Fire Corner: Summer Storm Fire Safety
A Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: Helping Protect Our Natural Resources
This year, passage of a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill is critical to providing certainty for U.S. producers. This includes the continued availability of conservation programs that give our farmers, ranchers and private foresters the means to conserve the soil, protect our water and sustain America’s natural resources.
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Canola Seen Throughout County
Golden fields of canola have been seen throughout the county.
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Agriculture Census Is Due On May 31st
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 farming in America. USDA has already received more than 2 million completed Census...
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The Fire Corner: Home Escape Plan
Ever wonder what you would do if your smoke detector went off in the the middle of the night?
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Libby’s Recipes: Pecan Pie Cupcakes
Pecan Pie Cupcakes 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup plain flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup butter, melted 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and mix well. Spray miniature muffin tins with Baker’s Joy. Fill 3/4 full. Bake about 18 minutes. Remove from oven and...
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Libby’s Recipes: Apple Raisin Dump Cake
Apple Raisin Dump Cake 2 cans of apple pie filling 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped pecans 1 box yellow cake mix 1 stick butter or margarine, melted Ground cinnamon, optional Generously grease a 9×13 pan. Add ingredients in order given. Pour melted margarine evenly over cake mix. If using cinnamon, sprinkle over apple...
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Libby’s Recipes: Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This three layer salad combines two of my favorite flavors, sweet and salty.
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StrikeForce To Be Launched
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its "StrikeForce" initiative in 10 additional states, including South Carolina.
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Hispanics, Women Have Until May 1 To File Claims
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades. All claims must now be filed by May 1, 2013.
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Friendly Advice
I recently wrote a WHAT IS LIFE? column. Mostly it was about how unpredictable life can be (one ‘danged’ thing after another), one day you are sailing serenely, the other you are mired in deep depression because of some “by chance” circumstance.
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