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The Butterball Turkey Talkline

You’ve heard from her before, but considering the way some of us cook, maybe you should listen again.  If your Thanksgiving meal needs help, we’ll…

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A November Pardon for the Birds

It’s one of the most controversial decisions that can be made in the legal system.  The end of November has annually produced more Presidential pardons…

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The Battle of Island Mound

You may have never heard of the Battle of Island Mound, However the skirmish that took place here is still remembered not for its outcome, but rather…

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Dressing For Success

How should you dress for work?  It’s a question many businesses must address with their employees.  Here, the answer may seem a bit unique, but it’s one…

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Influencing People in Agriculture

How do you influence people in agriculture?  To some, it may seem like an odd question.  However the answer is one that this CEO thinks is paramount…

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Oceanfront Property in Arizona

George Strait once sang that he had some oceanfront property in Arizona and if you’d buy that he’d throw the Golden Gate in free. This…

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A Bridge in the Desert

Before bridges crossed rivers, communities often relied upon ferries to carry people and supplies. In some cases, those ferry operators were able to build thriving…

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A Trip to Yuma, Arizona

Yuma, Arizona is in the Sonora dessert. The annual average rainfall is about three inches per year. So it is a bit ironic that it…

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One of the Most Sobering Stories of World War II

When Japan surrendered to the U.S., Americans rejoiced to know that the conflict was coming to an end.  Buried in the news that very same day was…

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One of the Worst Disasters in US Naval History

It was one of the worst disasters at sea in U.S. naval history.  The loss of life combined with the horrific conditions were overshadowed by the…

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