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Finding comfort in cupcakes
I stood beside the coffin, tears streaming down my face. Not because I was upset or worried about grandma, but because I loved her and she loved me. E...
Securing military, civilian jobs that fuel local economies
The final National Defense Authorization Act is expected to be signed into law soon. As a member of the bipartisan House and Senate Committee that wro...
Call it new technology or just common sense, but things change in the food and nutrition world. Many decades ago, I was taught that low-fat food items...
Saving pensions Ohioans earned
Last week, thousands of workers and retirees came to Columbus to demand Congress solve the crisis threatening the secure retirement these Americans ea...
Remember when gas stations only sold gas, oil and tires? To some of us born before 1970, refueling was the main reason to stop unless you had to get a...
Judging someone by their girth and appearance is unfair and unjust. A person can be 190 pounds, 300 pounds or 400 pounds and a bystander has no idea h...
Mortgage broker bonds protect homebuyers
While you may have heard about mortgage broker bonds, if you’re not active in the real estate business, you may not be fully aware how they func...
Health hype about antioxidants
Constant talk and discussion in the media, health magazines and blogs about the effect of antioxidants on the body interests many people. But what are...
Fifteen tips to stay safe this summer
Summer is traditionally a season of relaxation and recreation, yet it’s also a common time for injuries as people step outside to enjoy the weat...
Supporting Ohio grandparents
We all know how devastating the addiction epidemic has been for our state, and it has far-reaching consequences for Ohio families. It’s often gr...
