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Have a Side of Beans The soybean business is a neat little Ohio secret. Or at least, it was a secret until the Associated Press story ran, spilling the beans about Honda’s $10 million in soybean exports. Did you see it? Do you know where they export the beans? Guess. soybeans • ohio • japan • diane stresing • ceccardi
HOWL-o-ween Ah, Halloween in Ohio. If you grew up in the Buckeye state, you remember all too well how to pick out a good Halloween costume: It had to be big enough to wear a coat underneath (never know about the weather here!) and no slippery shoes (wet leaves on sidewalks are a hazard, you know) and, of course, nothing that would interfere with your ability to carry a really, really big bag for all that candy you were sure to collect! Well, it’s time again to shiver, haunt and howl! Grab you favorite goblins and go have some fun. fall • ohio • diane ceccardi • stresing • terflinger
Land of the Tree People No, this is not an April Fool's Day joke. It's a real, live attraction in Columbus. topiary • columbus • diane stresing • ceccardi • terflinger
Let's Clear the Air, Literally Cough. Gag. Sputter. Ohio has been declared an officially sooty state. What are YOU going to do about it? ohio • diane • stresing • terflinger • ceccardi
The Beetles Return
They're not exactly John, Paul, George and Ringo, but Ohioans should still be pleased to welcome back these beetles -- American Burying Beetles, to be precise. beetle • ohio • stresing • diane • ceccardi
What's Your Beef? What's your Beef? If you have a complaint with an Ohio store or company, you can take your beef to the Ohio Attorney General's office. It's easy, and it'll make you feel better. time warner cable • cable tv • complaint • ohio • attorney general
Beckwith Orchards - Cider Mill and Gift Shop Family farms are a tasteful tradition in Ohio. This Portage County farm has been in the same family for more than 123 years. apple • apples • apple orchard • beckwith • orchard
Confessions of a Bird Brain Hey! Who ya' calling "bird brain"?! Last week I happened upon a woodpecker tapping on a metal sign (clank-clank-clank). What was that all about? And how do migrational birds navigate thousands of miles each year? Ohio offers good birding year 'round. Maybe it's time YOU became a bird brain. <I>(Whatever that means.)</I> birds • ohio • wing watch • woodpecker • blue jay
Culinary Claims to Fame? "Spring Cleaning" is an over-rated activity. The pinnacle of my personal spring-cleaning ritual came last week, when I sorted through my recipes... smucker • liederkranz • cheese • tomato • reynoldsburg
Food and Shopping Shop, eat, eat, shop. Is that all we do this time of year? Sure seems like it. Here, a list of Ohio's outlet shopping malls, and a few other places to go where you'll find things just as festive, and (a little) less commercial. shop • shopping • outlet • mall • ohio
Grandma's Legacy: A Trail to be Thankful For <B>"Most people are pantywaists. Exercise is good for you."</B><br>Q: Who Said It?<br>A: Ohioan Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, the first woman to through-hike the Appalachian Trail. <br>"Grandma" left a lot more than recipes to her legacy. We'd do well to consider her example as we trudge on. grandma • gatewood • buckeye trail • bta • hike
Hamburgers and Pollution Notes from all over the state, with a quick stop for lunch. ohio • diane stresing • stresing • biodiesel • hamburgers
Have a Bloomin' Nice Time Have you seen Lakeside Daisy and Cranberry Bog? They are two rare and wonderful State Nature Preserves. You have one month to visit one of them, and you need a lottery ticket to gain entrance to the other one. The effort is truly worthwhile. lakeside daisy • ohio • nature • cranberry bog • state nature preserve
Hot? Get Wet A small but mighty coalition is out to make a splash with Ohio’s waterways. ODNR recently dedicated the state's first official water trail. It's a cool idea... also, a partial list of Ohio’s waterparks. (This time, I mean the kind with big slides. ohio • diane • stresing • ceccardi • terflinger
Hurry, Spring "Everyone complains about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it," or so goes the old saying. Well, I say we do something about it. You can get that springtime feeling (anytime!) at these special Ohio places. great bear lodge • waterpark • ohio • stresing • diane stresing
It's the Big Two: Ohio's Bicentennial Did you know that Chillicothe was named the capital of Ohio <I>before</I> Ohio became a state? And that we had <B>three</B> capital cities by 1809? And how much do you wager that Ohio quarter is worth? It's Ohio's Bicentennial, and a good time to brush up on state history and trivia. celebrezze • chillicothe • diane stresing • kent state university press • george knepper
Meet Me at the Fair If you grew up around the center of the state, the Ohio State Fair probably factored into your summer fun growing up. Maybe you giggled at the butter cow; begged for a chocolate-covered banana, and even had your first kiss (!) on the midway. This year marks the 150th Ohio State Fair. Ah, memories. Why not make some new ones this year? ohio • ohio state fair • diane stresing • butter • butter cow
Northern Notes If you're planning to be in the Northern half of the state, read this before your plan your trip. You just might want to re-route your travels to stop by the Akron Zoo, some great wineries, or the state's biggest tree, which was just recently recognized by the Ohio Division of Forestry. portage • akron • zoo • cleveland • green
On the Road Again? I ride, therefore, I am. Well, that was true before...before my bike (and I) got flattened by a Honda Pilot. With pedaling weather just about here, I wonder if I'm still "on a roll." bicycle • bike • akron • ohio • stresing
Opinion: NFL Loses, Clarett Wins...and so does higher education? Maurice Clarett has had his day in court, and he won. While I'm hardly a fan of Mr. Clarett, I find myself in his corner on this issue. maurice clarett • ohio • clarett • stresing • osu
OPINION: School Funding, Short Stuff, and Grumpy Grinches School Funding Follies, a 17-year old heroine from Dayton, and Grinch-Nappers in Portage County dayton • petite • diane stresing • stressing • terflinger
Outstanding Off the Football Field “Hard-hitting” research and scientific “victories” rarely make headlines, especially during football season. But Ohio has some top-ranked players on the scientific field, too. It’s time to celebrate their achievements. buckeye • osu • ohio state • stresing • bioinformatics
Over the River? Over the Edge? If the holidays make you half (or completely) crazy, you're not alone. The hustle-and-bustle of what's supposed to be a happy season can make me grumpy, too. Check out my solutions for a more reasonable season in this article. Cheers! ohio • stresing • ceccardi • terflinger • wines
Short Hike Long on Education I love to hike, but this spring I'm limited to short treks. I found one in Hartville that fit me, and my kids, perfectly. Come on along... hartville • ohio • hike • bike • diane stresing
Six Spots to Stimulate Your Brain Wanna get smart? Are you looking for someplace where the kids (and you) can learn and have fun at the same time? This list is for you. cosi • nasa • space • inventions • inventure place
Stem Cells and Brain Drain- -Naturally, They Go Together While researchers mass-produce embryonic stem cells, in Columbus, Ohio politicians try to walk the fine line between tech and moral issues. Meanwhile, our state’s brain-drain continues. I say, take a stand (in the 21st century) and let the scientists do their thing—here, in Ohio. Then, get on to some issues that NEED political intervention: like really improving school funding. And then the teachers worry about the Science Olympics. ohio • diane stresing • terflinger • ceccardi • schools
The Muskingum Has a Lock on Lazy River Cruises There are two working canal locks along the river between Zanesville and McConnelsville. Come along for a lazy ride. zane grey • zanesville • river • muskingum • y-bridge
Two Sisters, One Beautiful Legacy Once a private estate, now a Columbus MetroPark. Inniswood Gardens is a beautiful testimony to two sisters, and a fine example of how to maintain natural tranquility amid suburban housing developments and shopping malls. columbus • ohio • diane stresing • terflinger • park
96 Miles of Paved Trail... Put something nice between your legs--ride a bike. My other car is a bike. Share the road. I'd rather be riding... You get the idea. Seize what's left of Ohio's too-short pedaling season! Here are some great trails to explore, and a host of "chain" links. bicycle • bike • trail • little miami • bike path
Akron Authors Creep into Spotlight The J.J. Brothers have so much fun on stage, and (like any bunch of brothers) razz each other so hard, it's a wonder they get any work done. adventures of caterpillar jones • nut e. squirrel • stresing • diane stresing • terflinger
Buckeye State Day Trips Ooops. If this was the year you finally splurged on that SUV, gas prices are probably going to keep you within the state borders this summer. No worries--there's plenty to see and do, right here in the Buckeye state. gas • gasoline • buckeye • ohio • diane stresing
Got Boots? Looking for Adventure? As I write this, the sun is shining deceptively. It's almost 42 degrees outside...I think--I wish--it's much warmer. I've got a bad case of spring fever, and the advertisement for the "Hocking Outback Trail Adventure" in my Buckeye Trail Association newsletter is definitely making it worse. Are you ready for adventure? old man's cave • hocking • hocking hills • ohio • stresing
Love is in the (Fresh) Air Is it Spring yet? No, and in Ohio, its arrival is in question from March through June. But if you’re looking for a “lovely” Valentine’s Day activity, dress for the weather and take a hike! hike • hiking • ohio • diane stresing • ceccardi
More Food, More Shopping In the Buckeye State Long ago, in a bit of a holiday funk, I wrote what I thought was an obviously cranky piece about our national obsession with "Food & Shopping." To my surprise, that article became the most popular on this site. So, in the interest of giving readers what they want, here's another article about...oh, you know. food • shopping • ohio • stresing • diane
Ohio is Where it’s at…Scientifically Speaking It's been reported that Ohio's brain drain is ongoing, that we're losing talented, educated folks at an alarming rate. That's the bad news. The good news: look around, and you can see Ohio's contributions to cutting-edge science, medical, and technological advances. osu • cleveland • cosi • science • popular science
Southern Snippets Heading to the southern half of the state? Stop by some of my favorite wild and natural places...OK, some are wild, some are just natural, but all guarantee fun. cincinnati • covington • diane stresing • stresing • ceccardi
Summer, Over Easy If you want help planning a long, elaborate summer vacation, this article isn't for you. I like my summertime fun cheap and easy. As in, quick answers to the question, "What are we gonna do today, Mom?" Here, you'll find a few ideas. columbus • cleveland • ohio • kids • family |
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