Imagine you are aware of two companies that, over the past few years, have managed to record losses of more than $150 billion, with the potential for red ink flowing as far as the eye can see. Would you expect to see these companies continue to operate and shake down unsuspecting investors for more funds to stay afloat?
Feb 21 2012 | Posted in
Jim Newton |
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Last week, we talked about the science behind the two brightest stars in the constellation Gemini, the Twins. This week, I promised to discuss the ancient story told about Castor and Pollux. I do so with some trepidation.
Feb 20 2012 | Posted in
Tom Burns |
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Although snow and ice can transform Ohio into a winter wonderland, this same snow and ice can threaten the very trees and plants they adorn.
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
Master Gardener |
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It’s 10:30 p.m. You’re writing a report for work, and you realize that you need a critical question answered. Even though you’ve searched the Internet, you still haven’t found what you need. And the Delaware County District Library — with its knowledgeable and search-savvy librarians — is closed for the evening. What do you do?
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
Mary Jane Santos |
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It is a cruel trick of chronology that when we lose those who have been blessed with great longevity, they have no remaining contemporaries to laud their good deeds. Such is the case after the passing on Monday of Richard Firestone at the age of 98. Born Aug. 7, 1913, Firestone first came to Delaware to attend Ohio Wesleyan University. There he met his future wife, Ruth, a prolific artist. They were married in 1936 and Dick headed off to law school at the University of Cincinnati. He was admitted to the Ohio bar on Aug. 11, 1939, just weeks prior to the start of World War II.
Thanks to Green America for an informative article about different items that might not be on your radar for recycling. Read on and see if you can help keep these things out of a landfill.
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
Tuesday Trippier |
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The development of non-surgical procedures over the past 20 years has been one of our most remarkable advances in the treatment of heart disease.
Throw away your scales and burn the BMI charts. There is another way to predict health risks and it has nothing to do with weight.
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
Bobbie Randall |
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