Pope warns against mediocrity, gossip in Vatican
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis warned Vatican administrators Saturday that their work can take a downward spiral into mediocrity, gossip and bureaucratic squabbling if they forget that theirs is a...
View ArticleLight bulbs demystified
Buying a light bulb used to be pretty much as simple as choosing a wattage. Not anymore. Now the light-bulb aisle is stocked with a bewildering array of options. Not sure where to start? Here’s a...
View ArticleLight bulb law brings changes, options
Say goodbye to the old-style light bulb.Starting Jan. 1, the last of the federal government’s new lighting standards take effect. That means the sort of general-service light bulb we’ve used for more...
View ArticleLocal history: Great Hinckley Hunt of 1818 was a slaughter like no other
The wilderness wasn’t safe in Medina County. Ferocious, ravenous beasts stalked the darkness, preying on the livestock of early settlers in Northeast Ohio.Wolves, in particular, were a terrible...
View ArticleCharity events — week of Dec. 23
This WeekTuesdayFrosty 5 Mile & Mistletoe Mile Fun Run Holiday Race — Tuesday at First and Main in downtown Hudson. The Mistletoe Mile starts at 8 a.m. ($10) and the Frosty 5 Mile starts at 8:30...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Dec. 23
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleHealth plan sticker shock ahead for some buyers
CHICAGO: As a key enrollment deadline hits today, many people without health insurance have been sizing up policies on the new government health-care marketplace and making what seems like a logical...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Dec. 24
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleHospital radio show gets new home
Akron General’s weekly radio program is getting a new home after New Year’s Day.The hourlong show hosted by Dr. Debbie Plate is moving from WAKR (1590-AM) to WTAM (1100-AM) out of Cleveland starting...
View ArticleStudy: Nuts in pregnancy do not raise allergy risk
A new study gives reassurance that women who eat nuts or peanut butter during pregnancy are not raising the risk that their children will have nut allergies. Kids whose moms ate nuts most often were...
View ArticleBah humbug: Heart woes can spike this time of year
CHICAGO: ’Tis the season — for heart attacks? Not to dampen any spirits, but studies show heart troubles spike this time of year.It’s not just a Western phenomenon; recent research in China found the...
View ArticleHospital lifts patients’ spirits with hoisted Christmas tree
A construction crew has found a way to lift spirits at Akron Children’s Hospital this Christmas season. Every night, a 13-foot lighted Christmas tree is hoisted by a massive crane some 150 feet above...
View ArticleFood notes: Girl Scout cookies go on sale Jan. 6
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio will begin their annual cookie sale on Jan. 6.This year’s lineup includes eight varieties: Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Dulce de...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: How do you make homemade vanilla?
Q.: A friend gave me a lot of vanilla beans. How can I make homemade vanilla out of them?— T.P., WadsworthA.: You can make pure vanilla extract from vanilla beans by using vodka.Here is a recipe for...
View ArticleNew in food: Espresso amps up sweet sauce
Dulce de leche fans, those who love the caramel-like sauce made from slow-cooking milk with sugar to a lovely golden brown, should delight in two new flavored versions from Maine’s Stonewall Kitchen....
View ArticleCheers! Raise a glass this holiday week
From today through New Year’s Day, there’s going to be a lot of celebrating going on.The weekend between Christmas and New Year’s is prime time for get-togethers, and New Year’s Eve is one of the...
View ArticleWine of the week: 2011 Bonterra Zinfandel
The 2011 Bonterra Zinfandel from California’s Mendocino County is a new release, and it is worth keeping an eye out for its arrival. Expect to pay about $13 for this lovely zin from one of our favorite...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Chicken with Cherry Balsamic Glaze
CHICKEN WITH CHERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE1 tbsp. trans fat-free margarine1 tbsp. olive oil¼ cup all-purpose flour½ tsp. salt, divided¼ tsp. ground black pepper, divided4 (4 oz. each) boneless, skinless...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Surprising tomato recipe changes low expectations
I would bet that I enjoy a fresh-off-the vine summer tomato more than most. And no one probably scorns the winter tomatoes with their pale bland taste more than I do, either. My opinions on this have...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Was there an Easy-Bake Oven under your tree today?
Did Santa leave an Easy-Bake Oven under your Christmas tree?No? Well, don’t feel bad. I never got one either.Of course, the reason I never got one was because my older sister beat me to it.It seems...
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