Prompted by high prices (driven by demand from ethanol production), farmers planted more acres of corn last year than any year since 1944. This year, though, planned acres for cor
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Less corn planted, despite ethanol
Prompted by high prices (driven by demand from ethanol production), farmers planted more acres of corn last year than any year since 1944. This year, though, planned acres for cor
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I was at a local fair recently. The kids were hungry, I was thirsty and we all wanted a snack break. But my wife and I knew we’d have to pay the price. At events like these, you’re
Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
Here's a sampling of free and cheap things to do where I live--Champaign-Urbana, Illinois--offered up for my neighbors (who may not know all these places), for visitors (who may no
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I love sweets, but by the time December gift-giving comes around, I can feel my cavities forming. Here are some savory alternatives to traditional sugary gifts.
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Studio Apartment Living: A 5-Point Survival Guide
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Excel: The Most Underrated Software You Already Own
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5 Ways Google Wallet Can Save You Money
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Letting Go: 8 Steps to Forgiveness
Overcoming past wrongs and forgiving those who have hurt you can be one of the most difficult things — and one of the most rewarding.