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What's the Deal… with Silos?

I have always lived in cities. Not big ones, but smaller suburbs. Generally, especially in the Midwest, you usually encounter farms when you travel between towns by car. In Illinois, there were lots of farms. Most have barns and silos. I knew what the barns were for, but did not quite understand silos and why…

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If It Ain't Broke, Fix It (Before You Have to Replace It)!

The Flat A few weeks ago, I had a bad car week. I had just had surgery and had to go to a follow-up visit the day after another doctor's appointment. I walked out into the garage to recycle some stuff and noticed I had a flat. Because of my surgery, I could not change…

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Are Your Customers Content with Your Content?

Last week was my birthday. I have some traditions that I have followed for years. I like to go out for an exceptional meal that I rarely treat myself to. In Chicago, I had some great Hibachi steak houses that I would visit because I loved watching the meal being prepared in front of me…

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You've Got To Know When…

November 1st, 2014… a day that will live in infamy (on the internet). The biggest news stories were: A judge in Maine rejected a strict Ebola quarantine for nurse Kaci Hickox Political unrest in Burkina Faso A hit-and-run incident in Santa Ana, California killed three 13-year-old girls The release of retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew…

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Let's Do The Time Warp Again

“Time Warp” is one of the most recognizable songs from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” It was created as a time filler for the stage play but has exploded in popularity and become a central part of audience participation during film screenings and live performances. It has the instructions to dance the lyrics: “It’s just…

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