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What’s being served up south of the border looks to be on the menu here
A year ago at this time we were in the midst of the so-called Freedom Convoy – an issue of little impact unless the nonsense…
A bad case of cultural lag
“I wish you a world without Babiš. Forget about Babiš. Try to live without Babiš,” said former Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš last weekend after…
All fired up for an adventure
Lately, I have been binge-watching the television series Alone. Ironically, I am not watching it alone. Jenn likes it too. The show pits survival experts…
Here’s a second chance for small- and medium farms
People who value the image of old-time agriculture and traditional farm values will be pleased to know small- and medium-sized farms could be poised to…
Lettuce belongs in more than just salad!
For ground beef that’s moist and tender instead of tough, we turn to an ingredient that’s more common in cookie and cake recipes: baking soda.…
Something spicy now that it’s February
Portugal is considered one of the great passionate “amour” countries along with its neighbours, Spain, France and, of course, Italy. Here’s a recipe that’s red…
Treating thoracic aortic aneurysms
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend was diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. What causes this type of aneurysm, and how fast does it grow? Also,…
CEO pay report shines a light on the fact most of us are falling behind
The US has long been the poster child for political tomfoolery, rising inequity and un-ironic hypocrisy, with the current goings-on in Congress being somewhat par…
At this time of year, you know the drill
If you are wondering why this winter is as mild as it is and why the ice on our lakes has taken so long to…
On the persistence of politicians
“All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in failure, because that is the nature of politics and…