Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Please stop boiling your Brussels sprouts! I was never a fan of Brussels sprouts until I had them roasted. It’s revolutionary when you remove water from a vegetable instead of adding water to it. Of course it tastes better and crispy over mushy! Make sure you roast yours till […]
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Energy Matters: Grid adventures, part 3
You’ve heard that knowledge is power. Well, we say knowledge of power is power. As our energy future comes into focus, we begin to understand that the future is all about electricity. No more combustion, just channeling the energy of natural forces (wind, sun, water, tides) and distributing it as electrical current. As we shift […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Do you feel like you need a hug and a little attention? Let Mama come to your rescue. Mama is a four year old, tuxedo-pattern kitty that is the purrfect stress buster. She’s a sweet little cat with a mild temperament and very soft fur. That combination is certain to melt away your cares […]
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Smart Grid: Your future friend?
Here’s how today’s conversation about The Grid between the English major and the Physicist began. English Major: Sooo, if amps are “current,” what are volts? Physicist: I can’t explain that, it’s too complicated. EM: No, I mean, isn’t there a word for what volts are, like “current” is what amps are? P: Yes, “volts.” Volts […]
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Norway Historical Society: Brown’s Instant Relief
How are you feeling after the holidays? Tired, depressed, stomach bothering you, bad cough, toothache, going bald? Maybe a dose, or several, of Brown’s Instant Relief would help. Or maybe not. Brown’s Instant Relief was locally produced by the Norway Medicine Company, a joint venture of Dr. George W. Brown and Albert L.F. Pike. Dr. […]
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Movie Review: Monster Hunter
I should have reviewed this movie three weeks ago, when it was #1 in the country. But my weekend work schedule was just too tight, and I had to settle for reviewing On Demand release “Greenland” instead. I wrote at the time that “Greenland” should have been released in theaters, and now I can say […]
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Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
This Italian baked pasta will taste like your favorite, but use the lower fat and whole grain versions of the ingredients to make it a healthier option for all! Italian Baked Pasta YIELD: 4 servings Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole grain bow tie pasta (or any medium sized shaped (about 4 ounces) 1 pound lean ground […]
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Do You Have Room in Your Heart?
Let’s imagine your ideal house cat. Would she be beautiful? Would she be sweet? Can you picture her sitting beside you on the sofa watching television or in your lap while you read? Now, fill in the blank with the picture of Trixie. Trixie is everything you can ask for in the ideal pet. […]
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Tree Talk: Why timber harvesting is not a bad thing
Years ago, there was a lot of negative sentiment around clear cutting and timber harvesting in general. Clear cutting is now much more regulated than it was back then, and maybe that’s why timber harvesting in general doesn’t seem to be frowned on nearly as much anymore. That’s a good thing. Many people now realize […]
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Movie Review: Promising Young Woman
I had particularly high hopes for “Promising Young Woman.” When I saw the first trailer in early 2020, my instincts told me that this was going to be one of the most exciting, unpredictable, maybe even terrifying films of the year. I made it a point to see the film on my 35th birthday because […]