Stan Hywet’s new Playgarden shrinks history to child size
Maggie Beynon’s joy was palpable.The 2-year-old beamed as she raced from electronic button to electronic button, setting off strains of organ and harp music with presses of her small hand.To her, it...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for July
July brings us a unique opportunity to see the two largest asteroids, Ceres and Vesta, appear extremely close on July 13. They are actually 58 million miles apart, but appear to lie within only 2...
View ArticleGloves can now come off in California kitchens
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.: The gloves are coming off in California kitchens.Gov. Jerry Brown announced Saturday that he signed AB 2130, which repeals a state regulation requiring restaurant employees to use...
View ArticleUnexpected turns befall Paris menswear shows
PARIS: Saturday’s installment of Paris Menswear Week was all about unexpected turns.Karl Lagerfeld distracted guests by getting on like a house on fire — very visibly — with Chanel’s powerful...
View ArticlePortage Lakes festival educates public about purple martins
coventry Twp.: A swooping bird caught the attention of Tessa Patton as she stood on the shore of the Portage Lakes’ North Reservoir.“One came close to my head! Did you see it?” the 4-year-old asked her...
View ArticleFaith offers valuable connection for Southern Dems
ATLANTA: Jason Carter, former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, stepped into the pulpit of South Columbus United Methodist Church for a Palm Sunday sermon and offered a message of Christian...
View ArticleKim Hone-McMahan: Wadsworth preschooler mistakes turtle for a dinosaur
Wadsworth resident Andrea Lovell took her preschooler outside to play and came face-to-face with a beast — well, sort of.“Oh my, a dinosaur!” shouted little Hayden.Lovell estimated that the snapping...
View ArticleLocal history: Old barber witnessed Akron’s shaggy past
Akron barber George Isenman measured time with snips of scissors and scrapes of razors. For nearly 70 years, he operated a popular shop at Main and Market streets.Among his famous customers were...
View ArticleCharity events — week of June 30
This WeekThursdayMedina Creative Housing Independence Walk — 6 p.m. at Medina Creative Living I & II, 1120 N. Huntington St., Medina. One-mile walk will go from Medina Creative Living I & II to...
View Article“Thin is in” on final day of Paris menswear
PARIS: The last day of Paris menswear shows celebrated the young waif Sunday, with Saint Laurent and Lanvin channeling the motto: Thin is in.Even rock star Lenny Kravitz was pushed back to a default...
View ArticleTartt, Goodwin awarded Carnegie medals
NEW YORK: For the first time since researching her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Goldfinch,” Donna Tartt is back in Las Vegas.The occasion isn’t work, but another literary honor as Tartt received...
View ArticleLa Crosse encephalitis Q&A
Q: What is La Crosse encephalitis?A: The La Crosse virus is spread by infected mosquitoes. Most people don’t have symptoms, but some rarely develop encephalitis, or an inflammation of the brain that...
View ArticleGirl beats odds after rare deadly reaction to mosquito bite
What started as annoying but seemingly innocent mosquito bites last summer sent Emily Kungli to Akron Children’s Hospital with life-threatening swelling in her brain.For nearly two weeks, doctors in...
View ArticleGuideline: Most healthy women can skip pelvic exam
WASHINGTON: No more dreaded pelvic exam? New guidelines say most healthy women can skip the yearly ritual.Routine pelvic exams don’t benefit women who have no symptoms of disease and who aren’t...
View ArticleThere’s dark side to bright fireworks
Fireworks often epitomize summer and are a staple of Fourth of July celebrations.A study completed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows, however, that the bright colors often have a...
View Article‘Does It Work’ product details: Hurricane Spin Mop, Magic Mesh, Aqua Rug, HD...
Product: Hurricane Spin Mop Claims: The mop that spins away dirt What We Paid: $39.99 Available: Stores, TV, online Verdicts: Betty: Snap It Up Mary Beth: Snap It Up Product: Magic Mesh Hands-Free...
View ArticleDoes It Work? reviews: StufZ Stuffed Burger Maker, Potato Express, Perfect...
The kitchen has to be the most gadget-heavy room of the house.Some of those implements are true time savers. Some just end up as cupboard clutter.In today’s installment of Does It Work?, the two of us...
View Article‘Does It Work?’ product details: StufZ stuffed burger maker, Potato Express,...
Product: StufZ stuffed burger maker Claims: Make stuffed burgers like a pro! What We Paid: $9.88 Available: Stores, TV, online Verdicts: Betty: It Depends Mary Beth: Skip It...
View ArticleDoes It Work?: Hurricane Spin Mop, Magic Mesh, Aqua Rug, HDVision Visor,...
For today’s Does It Work?, we put our testing skills to work in the home and on the road. In our roles as the Beacon Journal’s consumer and home reporters, we tried out five products that are marketed...
View ArticleFood Q&A: Ginger storage tips
Q.: What is the best way to store a piece of fresh ginger for later use and how long will it last?A.: You can refrigerate unpeeled ginger root, tightly wrapped, for up to three weeks, according to The...
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