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Cousin Basils – Sigel, PA
Score: 6.5 Cousin Basils isn’t a dedicated pizzeria. It’s a family-style restaurant that happens to serve pizza. And while pizza isn’t their specialty, they still put out a solid product. I ordered a pepperoni pizza to go, and it was warm, fresh, and hit the spot, especially since it was the only place open when…
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Building a Calmer, More Productive Herd Through Mindful Breeding
Anyone who works with cattle knows the value of a calm herd. Stressful cattle handling isn’t just unpleasant, it can lead to lower productivity, safety risks, and even health issues in your animals. Fortunately, producers have the power to create calmer herds through mindful and deliberate breeding decisions. Genetics plays a huge role in shaping…
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Heat Stress and Shade Seeking: Summer Comes to Stella Manor
June 21, 2025 – Westmoreland County, PA: As of this morning, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for much of the region, with heat index values expected to reach up to 103°F in some parts of eastern Ohio. While we are not quite touching triple digits here, our temperatures in Westmoreland County are…
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Summer Heat, Crop Stress, and the Curious Disappearance of Rain
Here in Western Pennsylvania, summer has made itself known. After another abnormally wet spring, we’ve suddenly hit a wall — mid-June rolls in, and the rain just… stops. The past couple years have followed this same pattern: saturated fields through May, then weeks of dry heat with barely a cloud in sight. For farmers trying…
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Building a Regenerative Medicinal Pasture: The Stella Manor Approach
At Stella Manor, our goal has always been to develop agricultural systems that heal the land while supporting healthy livestock. As the founder of Stella Manor and Deluisio Angus, I’ve spent the past several seasons experimenting with pasture mixes that provide long-term soil health, nutritional diversity for cattle, and year-round ecosystem benefits. This spring, I…
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Springtime Growth: Our Calves Are Thriving on PastureBy Cody Deluisio | Stella Manor | Avonmore, PA
As we move deeper into the growing season, it’s a joy to see how much our calves have developed. Their early fragility is giving way to a confident independence. Though they’re still nursing and need their mothers for milk, it’s clear that their instincts are kicking in. These young animals are transitioning steadily into ruminants,…
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Cheeseburger 1/2LB Smashburger – Stucky’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Apollo, PA -Washington Township, PA
I tried the 1/2LB Smashburger from Stucky’s Ice Cream Shoppe, and I have to say—it was very good. The patty was flavorful and juicy without being overly greasy, which is a rare balance. The toppings were generous but not overdone—just the right amount to complement the burger without overwhelming it. The bun held up well…
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Spring 2025 Calving: A Great Season at Stella Manor
Spring calving at Stella Manor went smoothly this year, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Every calf was born naturally without any help, showing how strong and healthy our herd is. It’s always rewarding to see new Black Angus calves running around the pasture, full of energy. Healthy Calves Growing on Pasture Now…
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How to Test Telephone Lines with a Butt Set: POTS, PBX, and Beyond
Testing telephone lines efficiently and effectively is crucial for ensuring reliable communication, whether in hospitality, business, or residential environments. A butt set, also called a test set, is an essential tool for technicians. Recently, one of my readers asked a question that inspired me to clarify the differences and common practices when testing PBX lines…
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Welcoming Our First Calf of 2025 at Stella Manor
We’re excited to announce the arrival of our first calf of 2025! Born on March 2nd, this beautiful black Angus heifer is the product of 78L Rough Rider and Craftsman, and she’s already showing great promise. 78L has proven herself once again as an excellent mother, delivering this 68-pound calf unassisted and taking exceptional care…
About Me
Currently, Cody Deluisio is a network engineer specializing in voice at ITG Networks. He is the project manager for the company’s next-generation customer service portal and telco billing system.
Recent projects include implementing and developing telco billing systems, dynamic device provisioning/remediation, and automated ticketing response.
His current focus being enterprise information systems such as VoIP transmission networks, live data capture systems, data warehousing systems, distributed processing infrastructures and more.
Mr. Deluisio is currently pursuing a masters degree in Information Systems Engineering at John Hopkins University. In addition to this Cody enjoys to raise chickens, spend time with family, and get outside.
If you are interested please contact him through LinkedIn.
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