Lisa Abraham: Summer of lovin’ for the pretzel bun
If foodstuffs were pop culture figures, the pretzel bun would be Kim Kardashian.This summer, it is hot, hot, hot.The pretzel bun has been around for a while, but now all of a sudden it’s everywhere...
View ArticlePeak season for garlic, ‘the perfect ingredient’
Midsummer is the peak of the garlic season all across the United States. Last month, Gilroy, Calif., was the epicenter of all things garlic as that small town 30 miles south of San Jose hosted the 35th...
View ArticleModest insurance premium increases still bring consumer pain
Health insurance premiums have increased modestly this year, but it might not feel that way to the average American worker.The total premium — the combined amount employers and their workers pay for...
View ArticleSliding-scale practice offers on-site access to low-cost drugs
A sliding-scale medical practice that treats thousands of low-income patients each year now is offering access to low-cost medications at its Akron location.AxessPointe Community Health Center...
View ArticleCorrections and Clarifications
• In a Food Note appearing in Wednesday’s Beacon Journal, Karla Walters was referred to as the owner of 750 ml. She is a co-founder of the West Akron wine bar and a former owner.
View ArticleCity considers transferring troubled steam-heat system to Akron Children’s...
The city of Akron wants to transfer ownership of its downtown steam-heating and cooling system to Akron Children’s Hospital, one of the biggest customers.Mayor Don Plusquellic said Wednesday that the...
View ArticleAbout the hospital systems
Community Health SystemsPresident and CEO: Wayne T. Smith.Headquarters: Franklin, Tenn. (suburban Nashville).Number of owned, operated or leased hospitals: 135 in 29 states.Northeast Ohio hospitals:...
View ArticleSicily, Cleveland museum agree over exhibition
CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Art Museum and the government of Sicily have resolved a dispute over a touring exhibition of Sicilian antiquities.That means the long-planned exhibition will open as scheduled...
View ArticleMary Beth Breckenridge: These cats are all softness, no substance
I’m afraid I’ve raised a couple of divas.They’re pampered, demanding and mercurial — often charming, sometimes moody.They love to sleep. They demand the best. They’re cats.Scout and Nelle are...
View ArticlePlant-a-Row drop-off sites
Got a bumper crop to share? You can give your extra vegetables and fruit to someone in need through Plant a Row for the Hungry. Here are sites that accept donations.Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira...
View ArticleAsk Mary Beth: Removing underarm stains
Q: I have several white T-shirts with colorful images on them. Even though I use antiperspirant, the underarms of the shirts are getting stained. How can I remove the stains?— Elias VujovichSouthington...
View ArticleHome and garden happenings — week of Aug. 24
In gardening, as in sports, there’s always next year.And you can already start preparing for next year’s growing season at Botanica 2013: Ideas and Inspiration, a gardening symposium presented by the...
View ArticlePaint Handy holds paint without spilling
The Paint Handy is a spill-proof paint caddy that takes the place of a paint cup or miniroller tray.The plastic caddy has an absorbent liner that soaks up paint like a sponge and then releases it with...
View ArticleBook elevates paper flowers to art
The art of making paper flowers has come up considerably from the days of Kleenex pompoms.Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell, who make up the photography and design team Thuss and Farrell, share...
View ArticlePlant Lovers’ Almanac: Enjoy the last fruits of summer
After five weeks of mild and wonderful temperatures, delightful to all except for swimming pool owners and grass mowing contractors who mow as needed, finally real summer returns. Not quite to the tune...
View ArticleGold rush is on in home decor
Designers are once again going for gold.The metal has been on the decorative outs for a couple of decades, but it’s making its way back into home decor — this time in a burnished, warmer form.Gold and...
View ArticleTraining and focus needed to stop unwanted behavior
Q: My wife and I recently adopted an 8-month-old hound/Lab mix at a Summit County Animal Shelter adopt-athon. Natasha is a lovely dog but we are concerned because she likes to eat rocks. She chews...
View ArticleWhere do you turn when your beloved pet dies
Grief is keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret, according to dictionary.com.In my circle of friends, there is almost always someone who is grieving...
View ArticleThis fall is time to get excited about new pants
NEW YORK: Pants are always popular, especially with real women and real lives to lead, but they rarely spark a lot of excitement. What can you do with two legs and a waistband, after all?More than you...
View ArticleSuperintendent of Youngstown Catholic schools to discuss changes needed for...
Nicholas Wolsonovich, superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, will discuss “the changing landscape of Catholic schools,” during the Hamilton Luncheon Forum series at 11:30 a.m....
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