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Stacy Gill is the editor of the Zachary Plainsman News, a 2010 and 2011 LPA Newspaper of the Year recipient. (PHOTO/LSN)
Seek first to understand, in order to be understood
Following, is quite possibly the shortest editorial I've ever written. Do you ever feel misunderstood or that someone is not taking the time to see things your way? I don't pretend to have many c...
Dec 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Exercise, awareness can counteract holiday stress
The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but for many, this time of the year can bring stress and anxiety. “Everything is red and green about the holidays, but a lot of people are experiencin...
Dec 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Holiday recycling helps you “Be the Solution” and protect the environment
Louisiana, like the rest of the nation, produces more garbage in December than any other month. Reducing, recycling and reusing helps reduce trash and keeps it out of the environment. You can “Be ...
Dec 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Landscape mulches of different types are evaluated in research plots at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station. (PHOTO/Allen Owings)
Now – or anytime – is a good time to mulch
As we approach the end of fall and the beginning of winter, we may have oak leaves and pine needles lying around in our landscapes in abundance. What can we do with these products? How about using ...
Dec 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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LSU AgCenter to set up food business incubator
The LSU AgCenter is in the process of establishing a food business incubator and has hired a veteran food consultant to coordinate it. Gaye Sandoz – who has 37 years of experience in the food proce...
Dec 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Minute drug delivery systems show promise of treating deep infections
It may be the ultimate “silver bullet” – an extremely small particle made of iron coated with ceramic and silver and finally a powerful drug that can find its way through the human body to target a...
Dec 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Stacy Gill is the editor of the Zachary Plainsman-News and web manager of Zacharytoday.com. Her column 'Thinking Out Loud' regularly appears in the Plainsman and online.
Hurry Up, and Wrap!
Ironically, for someone whose professional life revolves around deadlines, I am a huge procrastinator. I often feel like Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind when she says: "I won't think about it...
Dec 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Erin Sullivan, state park’s program consultant, discusses wetlands animals to third-through fifth- grade students during the Louisiana Wetlands Exploration Day at Tickfaw State Park on Nov. 29. (PHOTO/Johnny Morgan)
Students explore wetlands through LSU AgCenter program
Elementary school students from Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes learned the importance of wetlands during Louisiana Wetlands Exploration Day on Nov. 29 at Tickfaw State Park. Third-, fourth- and...
Dec 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Status quo defenders challenge education reforms in courts
In state court this week, Judge Tim Kelley of the 19th JDC heard a suit filed by the Louisiana Association of Educators, the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, the Louisiana School Boards Associatio...
Dec 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Christmas is Coming
No need to panic, but don’t wait until you have few or no options, and end up spending more than you can afford. With some planning and preparation, you can make Christmas inexpensive and fun. And ...
Dec 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Stacy Gill is the editor of the Zachary Plainsman-News and author of the regular column, Thinking Out Loud. (PHOTO/LSN)
No tree, just cheer here
Am I to be considered an Ebenezer Scrooge or doomed to a holiday season of Bah, Humbug-ness if I do not get a Christmas tree, hang lights, decorations or a wreath upon my door? Why would I go to su...
Nov 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Letter to the Editor: Donating organs, donating life
Received via e-mail Nov. 26 Dear Editor: So often we find ourselves on or near the bottom of health rankings, but today we celebrate being at the top of a very important list that affects many p...
Nov 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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