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Joan Kark-Wren

Posted on May 24, 2022

In 2005, United Poultry Concerns launched International Respect for Chickens Day to “celebrate chickens throughout the world and protest the bleakness of their lives in farming operations.” The thought was to do an action for chickens. Ideas they suggest include letter writing, handing out leaflets,...

Events

Annual NYS Fair butter sculpture celebrates 250 years of American traditions, New York-style

Courtney Llewellyn

August 25, 2026

What do baseball, ice cream, fireworks, dairy farms and 800 pounds of butter have in common? This year, they tell the story of America – New York-styl...

Lifestyle

Does local honey alleviate allergies?

Andy Haman

August 25, 2026

Spring and autumn are peak times of the year for millions of people to experience seasonal allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy noses can make ...

Events, Lifestyle

Fun ways to close out summer

Andy Haman

August 24, 2026

After a few months of fun in the sun, it can be difficult to admit that summer will soon be over. Lazy, hazy days likely filled the calendar, with tim...

Lifestyle

Signs suggesting doors and windows need air sealing

Andy Haman

August 23, 2026

When pondering projects around a house, it’s easy to overlook small tasks and direct your focus toward more significant undertakings. Small projects m...