Just a Dumb Ranchers Wonderings
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Sighting
I saw something yesterday I haven't seen in years. A XXXXXXXX. I saw them as a kid sometimes but even seeing one like I did was neat. Hopefully I will begin to see a few more around. It wouldn't hurt my feelings.<br />n<br />nBy the way, I never admit to seeing a critter that is…
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Australian Perspective on NAIS
<a href="http://sg.biz.yahoo.com/060123/15/3y45t.html">R-CALF Mtg: Australian Cattleman Tells Of ID Shortcomings</a><br />n<br />n<blockquote>From cattle producer Athol Economou's perspective, Australia's national animal identification system is virtually useless, and the true costs are unknown.<br />n<br />n Economou, also a representative of the Australian Beef Association, made his remarks Friday at the R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America's annual convention in…
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Melting
<center><a href='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/misc/drip12232005?full=1'><img width='250' height='172' border='0' hspace='5' src='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/albums/misc/drip12232005.thumb.jpg' alt='' /></a></center><br />n<br />nThe warm weather really has us melting off the snow and ice. This picture was from earlier but it feels the same now. These warm temperatures are weird. I am not complaining right now. It makes it easier on the cattle and they don't eat…
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What are They Doing?
The other day <a href="http://nowherethoughts.net/sarpysam/archives/1483-Over-Reaching.html">I gave Google</a> a big thumbs up or their stance on <a href="http://www.billingsgazette.com//index.php?id=1&display=rednews/2006/01/20/build/nation/30-google-search.inc">not releasing information to the government</a> just because they wanted it. This was the right stance to take at the right time.<br />n<br />nNow I wonder if over at Google the right hand knows what the left hand is…
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Learning Something New
One of the things I really like about the Internet and blogs is the new things you can learn, if you have an open enough mind to read and learn things that is. I have been learning a lot about the dairy industry over at <a href="http://northviewdiary.blogspot.com/">Northview Diary</a> and the education has been interesting at…
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Korea and Beef Imports
<a href="http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200601/200601230002.html">Korea Will Resume U.S. Beef Imports as Planned</a><br />n<br />n<blockquote>Korea says Japan's decision to slap a fresh ban on imports of U.S. beef will not affect the agreement between Seoul and Washington to resume American beef imports at the end of March. Agriculture Ministry officials say Korea and Japan have different conditions. For example,…
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Stupidity
<b>The problem with the world is stupidity. Not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself? Frank Zappa</b>
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Illumination
<center><a href='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/misc/cloud01102006?full=1'><img width='250' height='188' border='0' hspace='5' src='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/albums/misc/cloud01102006.thumb.jpg' alt='' /></a></center><br />n<br />n<center>The white sunlight and clouds against the deep blue sky gave such a wonderful contrast it was captivating.</center><br />n<br />n<b>A photographer must be prepared to catch and hold on to those elements which give distinction to the subject or lend it atmosphere. Bill Brandt </b>
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Even Worse
<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000082&sid=aQUCamQPqs5A&refer=canada">Canada Has 4th Case of Mad-Cow Disease Since 2003</a><br />n<br />n<blockquote>Canada said a 6-year-old cow in Alberta tested positive for mad-cow disease, the fourth domestic case since May 2003.<br />n<br />nThe infected animal didn't enter the food chain, Brian Evans, chief veterinary officer for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, said today during a conference…
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Maddening
<img width='165' height='220' border='0' hspace='5' src='http://www.sarpysam.com/sarpysam/uploads/noose.serendipityThumb.jpg' alt='' /> <a href="http://www.billingsgazette.com//index.php?id=1&display=rednews/2006/01/23/build/state/92-molested.inc">Caregiver accused of molestation</a><br />n<br />n<blockquote>A caregiver at Opportunity Resources Inc. faces criminal charges for molesting a developmentally disabled woman at work and in her apartment.<br />n<br />nGeorge S. Vanderburg, 63, of Arlee worked for nine years at the private, nonprofit organization that provides support for…