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An FTC violation in one hundred and forty characters (or less)

An FTC violation in one hundred and forty characters (or less)

Approximately 800 million people use Facebook, and Twitter has about 200 million account holders. Add in all of the bloggers and it becomes crystal clear that social media is more than just a fad. Social media is being used worldwide to connect old acquaintances, make business referrals, and market and advertise products and services. Chances are a vast majority of a company’s employees,...
Let’s talk about Go-To Bands

Let’s talk about Go-To Bands

It was as fine an act of mental prestidigitation as I’d ever witnessed, a card trick without a deck of 52, an insightful sleight of hand using only the mind. Or ... just a lucky guess. Either way, I sat there, quite impressed. “Thanks, man,” I said to the guy who’d dazzled me. “What for?” he asked. “You’ve given me a great gift,” I said. “Which is?” “Something to write about,”...
Science behind appetite complex

Science behind appetite complex

I’ve been overweight all my life. Recently, I’ve read a little about what controls hunger and appetite. Are there foods I can eat that will help me feel fuller sooner, so I eat less? As you suspect, the connection between eating and feeling full isn’t as simple as most people think. Scientists are still uncovering new information about the mechanisms involved. For example, we’ve known for...
Financial tips for newly single women

Financial tips for newly single women

Within a marriage, a man and a woman’s financial circumstances are generally pretty much equal. But if a divorce occurs, the woman’s situation tends to be somewhat more challenging than that of her ex-spouse. And that’s why, during this major life transition, you may want to meet with a professional financial advisor to go over your spending needs and your cash flow, so that you know what you...

European Students Learn to Go with the Flow

Summary: New Philadelphia native Sara Boone and four European students studying in Ohio took four weeks to explore Ohio's Amish Country together, resulting in the experience of a lifetime for all of them. Story: Sara Boone had just finished her second year as an elementary art teacher and was looking forward to her first visit home since she'd moved to Houston two years before. She figured...

I don't like chicken and I'm proud of it

First, I must tell you that I don’t particularly like chicken. I mean it’s not that I won’t ever eat it, but it seems to be everywhere lately because I believe it doesn’t offend those who’d rather not eat meat but who will tolerate a little chicken now and again because few men at the table are vegetarians and would never willingly accept a meatless meal. I recently attended a luncheon where...

49th Annual Dover Steam Show:See history in action at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds

Summary: The incredible sounds, sights, and smells of history will greet visitors at the 49th annual Dover Steam Show at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds on Aug. 17 - 19. Don’t miss this exciting chance to learn about how steam engines work and their importance in our history. Combining the outdoors and history is good, but when you throw in the sights, sounds, and the excitement of a...

7/30/12 Bergholz Amish reject plea deals, case headed for trial

SUMMARY: Bishop Samuel Mullet, codefendants will be tried together Individuals charged in four beard cutting attacks will be tried together in federal court on hate crimes and other charges. Samuel Mullet, 66, 385 Township Road 280, Bergholz, Daniel S. Mullet, 37, 8865 County Road 53, Bergholz; Eli M. Miller, 31, 385 Township Road 280, Bergholz; Levi F. Miller, 53, 35 County Road 53, Bergholz;...

7/30/12 Pomerene to open OB ward to local physicians for c-section births

In a bid to keep its obstetric ward competitive, Pomerene Hospital will allow some family physicians to perform c-section births. The hospital board of trustees voted Thursday July 26 to extend c-section privileges to family physicians who meet certain criteria. Pomerene Obstetrics (OB) service line medical director John Weeman will provide oversight of the program. Hospital CEO Tony Snyder said...

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Summary: Angela blogs about all of the decisions that come along with her marriage. Why does marriage come with so many decisions to make? Cory and I are two years in and it seems like we’re always trying to agree on how to direct and navigate our lives. The choices add up quickly and we're left attempting to reconcile our ideals, values and desires. Sometimes the decisions are simple. As in,...