Chickenpeople: They're everywhere
I object to the fact that the Hometown Focus is dedicating an entire issue to chickens. I’m not sure whether it’s heredity, environment, early-life trauma, or some kind of chemical imbalance that causes a person to become a chicken. It’s my theory that the behavior which is exhibited by chickenpeople is their way of compensating for their feelings of insecurity or inadequacy. And that compensatory behavior is fine, most of the time. Everybody has to compensate for something. But in many cases this compensatory behavior can get nasty and cause other people to suffer. Full Story
The one and only [because we're not likely to repeat it] Chicken Edition [No, we're not quacked]
Well, it started as just a single story – Chick Days at L&M Supply. After speaking with the “Head Chick” (Sandy Filipiak) at L&M for a couple hours all I could think about was chickens. The details of Chick Days are spellbinding! Then I thought, well, we could do chicken recipes that week, too. Then I thought, Hey, Richie (our marketing guy) has pet chickens. He brings us eggs! He has three little boys and cute stories! Full Story
Chick Days are here!
Baby chicks are the most labor intensive item sold at L&M Supply stores in northern Minnesota. Mounds of state and federal paperwork, hundreds of hours of employee training in all seven stores, and intense customer service go into the annual Chick Days promotion held each spring.
stores in northern Minnesota. Mounds of state and federal paperwork, hundreds of hours of employee training in all seven stores, and intense customer service go into the annual Chick Days promotion held each spring. Full Story
Chicken Facts
Common questions asked by people who know nothing about chickens
Q. Do I need a rooster for my hens to lay eggs?
A. Those of you in the know, quit laughing! The answer is No. If you just want eggs to eat, hens alone can provide them. No crowing in the morning. But if you want baby chicks, you need the rooster. Full Story
Recession Tactic #9:
Review your financial statements regularly – at least monthly. Develop a budget and measure actual performance against it. Identify trends that have developed over the last few years. Compare your business to the industry. Are your costs of goods sold and payroll, insurance, and marketing expenses in line with the industry? Full Story
Trans Fats
The Dietary Department at the Virginia Regional Medical Center shares information about trans fatty acids and the dangers they pose to heart health.
What are trans fatty acids?
rans fatty acids (or trans fats) are formed when liquid vegetable oils are made solid through the process of partial hydrogenation, which is the simple addition of hydrogen. Because trans fat is more solid than oil, it is less likely to spoil.
How is trans fat used?
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A chicken in every pot – and why not?
Which came first, the chicken recipes or the egg recipes? Today, it’s the chicken. Enjoy these locallygrown concoctions, which range from the comforting to the adventurous. The egg recipes come from an adorable little tome called “The Farmstead Egg Cookbook” by Terry Golson. She recommends using fresh, free-range chicken eggs, as they really do make a difference. Full Story
A Modest Commendation of Cock-Fighting
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, 1827
Before animal rights activists squelched all of our wholesome fun, mankind enjoyed moral and character-building recreational activities, the greatest of which was cock-fighting. Full Story
9-Ball Tournament: 04/05
A Division Winners Bracket:
none Losers Bracket:
Poppers @ Magic B Division Winners Bracket:
none Losers Bracket:
Gladiator @ Low Riders C Division Winners Bracket:
none Losers Bracket:
Black Diamond @ Legion 9 Ball Full Story
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