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Coroner: Illinois man who died in grain bin accident suffocated

MORRISONVILLE, Ill. (UPI) -- The autopsy of an Illinois man who died in a grain bin accident this week during his first day on the job found he suffocated after being buried in corn. Farmworker David Lowis, 61, had been helping empty the bin on a farm in Morrisonville on Monday. Corn had stuck to the sidewalls, so Lowis entered from the top to manually free the grain, but he became trapped. "He was told to stay at the door," […]

todayFebruary 14, 2020 32

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Midwestern farmers afraid spring will bring more widespread flooding

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (UPI) -- Midwestern farmers, who endured record-breaking floods in 2019 that hindered planting and harvesting, now face the strong possibility that widespread flooding will return for the 2020 planting season. "It will probably be more of the same," said Tom Christensen, a farmer in southeastern North Dakota who grows wheat, corn and soybeans. The problem, Christensen said, is that the ground still soaked from last year's flooding and it simply can't absorb any more water. "In much of […]

todayFebruary 6, 2020 75

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Five rums everyone should taste at least once

No party is complete without good music and a little bit of booze. Alcohol sets the mood right and eases out of the atmosphere. When it comes to choosing the right spirit, you are likely to remain in a dilemma for some time. From the bitter taste of vodka shots to rich and creamy wine flavors, every other spirit tastes as amazing as ever. But, nothing appeals to the taste buds as much as the Caribbean booze does. Speaking about […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 23

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Website offers $500 for ‘NBA Food Tester’ dream job

(UPI) -- A betting tips website is seeking an "NBA Food Tester" to get paid $500 to review the stadium food offerings at various NBA venues. Pickswise.com said the winning applicant will receive $500 plus spending money to try out the menu items offered at NBA games during the 2019-2020 season. The person will then be asked to rank the food items in order of deliciousness. The website will provide tickets to 3-5 games, the posting says. Interested sports-fan foodies […]

todayOctober 2, 2019 40

Business & Lifestyle

Healthy snacks in the office affect productivity in different ways

Healthy snacks at home or office play a significant role in maintaining your overall well-being, both physically and mentally. Especially in the offices, when healthy snacks are provided and that too for free it acts as a wonderful perk for the employees that keep them motivated, energized, active, and more productive. Therefore, you should make it point to invest in a healthy snack delivery service to ensure you take out the best from your employees. It is said that healthy […]

todaySeptember 9, 2019 25

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How travel has evolved to provide a more authentic experience

Modern American families no longer travel just to change their place of stay. Each trip has a specific purpose. Until a worthy goal for travel is born, many simply postpone them. When almost everything is available and always “at hand”, the sophisticated consumer no longer wants “just like that.” This can be compared to a refrigerator. When it is almost empty, all that is there is suitable food. When the refrigerator is stably full, we have a confusion in our […]

todayJune 20, 2019 27

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Kroger to sell CBD products in nearly 1,000 stores

CINCINNATI (Heartland Newsfeed) -- CBD oil will soon be sold in nearly 1,000 stores of the U.S. largest grocery retailer. A Kroger spokeswoman announced Tuesday that they will sell CBD topical products such as creams, balms and oils derived from hemp in 945 stores across 17 states, joining a growing list of national retailers including Walgreens, CVS, Vitamin Shoppe and GNC. "Like many retailers, we are starting to offer our customers a highly-curated selection of topical products like lotions, balms, […]

todayJune 11, 2019 86

mussels Belgium

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The incredible edibles of Belgium

Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny square in Brussels, in the shadow of a lacy medieval spire. My waiter bragged, "In Belgium, we eat as hearty as the Germans and as fine as the French." Belgium is where France meets northern Europe — and you can taste the cultural influences. The Flemish (Dutch-speaking natives of Flanders — now northern Belgium) were ruled by the dukes of Burgundy, and […]

todayMay 19, 2019 99

wine whineo

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Six reasons to consider drinking red wine regularly

Most people have thought that drinking red wine can make you feel intoxicated and can harm you to a great extent. However, the truth is that it contains numerous medicinal properties, which help in taking care of your skin, your hair, and most importantly, your overall health. According to StyleCraze, the content of alcohol is known to range between 12 and 15 percent. Grapes are used for making the wine, and hence, it consists of numerous antioxidants. A few of […]

todayMay 16, 2019 53

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