Exposing Aussie wheat bribery plot
When it comes to international bribery and illegal kickbacks, Australia's inquiry of its state-sanctioned wheat exporter's, AWB, sleazy dealings with Saddam Hussein-led Iraq is giving an all new meaning to the nation's clever Down Under nickname.
Being in the dark is sometimes best
It strikes me as a bit humorous that everything old has become new again in many segments of our society.
Home page is where the heart is
Pardon my dust, but my home page is a mess. Worse yet, I'm expecting visitors. At least I hope I get visitors.
Drink Maker Drivel!
I've complained before about the way small appliances accumulate in my kitchen. Finding a home for them is tough.
Workshop helps with raising calves
The future of every successful dairy operation depends on a steady supply of healthy, productive replacement heifers calving between 22 and 24 months of age.
Dollars flow, favors sure to follow
A decade ago, the most dangerous place to be in Washington was between then-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and a television camera.
Few things harder than a goodbye
There are few things in life more difficult than saying that final goodbye. When my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly in 1997, my husband said the suddenness of his passing was difficult to grasp, and yet a blessing in its quickness.
Don’t be too proud to grab a partner
Last week, we talked about trends that shouldn't surprise anyone: the generation gap, agriculture beyond food and fiber, and learning to "be human.
Suck it up: Technology is here, like it or not
Generally, I shun technology. Fear it, even. I am still using a circa 1997 computer because, quite frankly, I'm scared to death of having to approach some 17-year-old employee at the equivalent of a "Techno Toys "R" Us" and showcase my pathetic ignorance.
A Box Of Perplexing Penguins
Flip. Waddle. Flop. Splash. I'd probably see black and white birds in my sleep. I stretched back to relieve my stiffness.
