MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
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While most girls their age are trying out for the soccer team, going to band camp or serving on the prom committee, Cassy Saba and Stephanie Brown are really going places. For them, the term 'extra-curricular activity' has an entirely different meaning -- spending time after school running their own successful businesses. Cassy markets her line of custom-made jewelry to music and television celebrities, and Stephanie founded Ohio's first student-run credit union while still in middle school. Maria Umbach, vice-president of The Guardian Financial Services Group, talks about her company's Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
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Remember when the clock was counting down to the New Year -- and you vowed that you were going to quit smoking, get into shape, be a better person? Now, one month later and you're no better off. Or, perhaps you were doing fine until the spread at a certain football party this weekend was too much temptation. What you need is a 'Resolution Amnesty Day'. Dr. Edward Hallowell, best-selling author of "Delivered from Distraction", explains how to start over and get it right this time
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If you're among the many who overindulged during this weekend's Super Bowl parties -- it's time to get back on the wagon, back on the scale, and back to your fitness routine. Barb Brahm of the Hancock County OSU Extension office gives us the latest update on the BeHealthyNow community Challenge for Fitness
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According to a recent survey by Weight Watchers, fewer people made weight-loss resolutions this year. Instead, the most popular goals are to eat healthier and get more exercise. Of course, if we manage to do those things, we'll probably drop a few pounds as well. Health and fitness expert Dr. Cynthia Haines of the St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis offers some helpful advice
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
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In mid-December we spoke with the White House Drug Czar about a report showing an alarming rise in the number of teens (and pre-teens) using common prescription drugs as a quick, cheap way to get high. Tom Riley, spokesman for the Office of National Drug Control Policy, talks about a new campaign to raise awareness of this danger being launched this weekend -- during the Super Bowl, no less
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Super Bowl Sunday is a day unlike any other -- part sporting event, part national holiday, part pop culture extravaganza. As part of the coverage leading up to Super Bowl XLII, Megyn Kelly and Bill Hemmer of Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" explain how the network is merging two of America's favorite pastimes, football and politics
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As co-owners of Neely's Bar-B-Que, Patrick and Gina Neely have turned their
family restaurant into one of the most successful operations in the south, appearing on the Today show, Good Morning America and other top national programs to show off their recipes. Now this fun-loving, cooking couple are getting their own show as "Down Home with the Neelys" debuts on the Food Network this weekend
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If there's one good thing you can never have too much of, it's community involvement -- and for a growing number of families, volunteer work doubles as quality family time. Susan Crites Price, author of "The Giving Family" and vice president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, tells how family volunteers can earn grants for their favorite charitable causes through a new program called "What a Difference a Family Makes: A New Twist on Giving Back"
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
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Candidates have been talking about it on the campaign trail, the President spoke about it in his State of the Union address -- a looming economic crisis fueled in large part by the mortgage crunch. Statistics this week show foreclosures up 75% last year over the year before. But with one percent of the nation's homeowners in trouble, are we forgetting about the 99% who aren't? The National Taxpayer's Union has some serious reservations about the "economic stimulus" package now working its way through Congress. Director of government affairs Kristina Rasmussen explains why
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Whether it can be called a "crisis" or not, the fact that home foreclosures have nearly doubled in the past year is cause for serious concern -- especially with states such as Ohio and Michigan at or near the top of the list. Some have proposed a moratorium on foreclosures, an interest rate freeze or raising the cap on loans that can be backed by federal agencies such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. NYU business economist and Global Goals Institute founder Jeremy Wiesen has a different idea -- the cure for the housing crisis and economy, without government bailouts, that no one is talking about
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The countdown is on for Sunday's Big Game in Phoenix -- and it's time to start planning your party. To help us gear up for Super Bowl XLII, ESPN analyst Lee Corso talks football while celebrity chef Jose Garces prepares the food
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
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Members of the Findlay City School board got an earful from district parents and residents during this week's community forum -- on everything from educational standards to the condition of facilities, notably Washington School. Superintendent Dr. Dean Wittwer shares his thoughts on the message taxpayers are sending
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In today's Business Spotlight -- Al DeFrench offers a reminder about Valentine's Day, and gives details on the annual Bridal Showcase event coming in February at Von's Diamonds and Jewelry
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For the thousands of area women looking to lose weight and improve fitness participate in the BeHealthyNow challenge -- remember that it's important to incorporate body, mind and soul into a complete wellness routine. Nationally-recognized fitness expert Kelli Calabrese has some advice on how to do just that
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There's nothing better to warm you up than a piping hot bowl of chili -- unless, of course, it's a couple dozen bowls of chili. This weekend, the UF Koehler Center plays host to the 11th annual Cancer Patient Services Chili Cook-Off. CPS director Linda Lotz explains how proceeds from this event help them do work that warms the heart
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
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It's long been known that the body can do amazing things if the mind will let it. As a 38th-generation doctor of Chinese medicine, Dr. Maoshing Ni promotes natural ways to accomplish everything from boosting energy to anti-aging to improving digestive health and more. Dr. Mao talks about unlocking the mind and body to improve one's health from his new book "Secrets of Self-Healing"
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In today's Business Spotlight -- how a local, family-owned company has evolved into a business that helps others discover their entrepreneurial spirit. Andrea Rogers shares the story of South Main Designs and the satisfaction that comes from making your own way
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It's an annual tradition of the Performing Arts Series -- the award-winning and nationally-recognized Findlay First Edition show choir and Pantasia steel drum band will perform in concert this weekend at Central Auditorium. Arts Partnership executive director Char Johannigman previews this special show
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MONDAY, JANUARY 28
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That sexual abuse of children happens in our own community is not something most of us like to think about -- but the fact is, no community is immune from this terrible reality. When such a crime occurs locally, the Hancock County Center for Safe & Healthy Children works to ensure young victims aren't further traumatized by the very system that's trying to protect them. Agency coordinator Julie Banner and board president Kristen Johnson explain how
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We already know that exercise is essential for anyone looking to shed a few pounds or improve their physical well-being. It's also the single most powerful tool we have to optimize brain function. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety, lessens feelings of depression and moodiness, and can make us smarter. Harvard Medical School psychiatric professor Dr. John Ratey explains how in his latest book "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain"
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Why is the BeHealthyNow Challenge for Fitness such an important event? Because it requires a change of lifestyle -- a change that's not easy, but in the end will benefit the entire community. Coordinator Barb Brahm of the Hancock County OSU Extension gives an update on this week's series events
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
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It's about as far away from blizzard country as you can get -- imagine owning a $2.2-million bayside home, along the sandy beaches and crystal blue water of the beautiful Florida Keys. That's the grand prize in the 12th annual Dream Home Giveaway presented by HGTV. Project planner Jack Thomasson gives us a sneak peek
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How many times have you been derailed from your diet by a craving for something sweet. You're not alone -- in a recent survey, 7 in 10 women admitted their sweet tooth has done them in. But not anymore, because celebrity chef and best-selling author Devin Alexander shares her secret for treating yourself while still losing weight from her upcoming book "The Most Decadent Diet Ever"
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
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While news of economic distress makes headlines on Wall Street and in the nightly news -- there are signs of a trickle-down effect being felt in Northwest Ohio. Recent reports point to an increase in the cost of living index and a slight rise in unemployment figures for Hancock County. GreaterFindlay, Inc executive vice-president Russ Rogerson discusses the current economic climate on a local level
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New data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention shows our country's death rate from coronary heart disease and stroke has declined by nearly 25% since 1999, reaching a target set by the American Heart Association two years ahead of schedule. But the news isn't all positive, as the report also points out that heart disease and stroke remain two of the top three causes of death in the US -- and that several major risk factors are on the rise. AHA president Dr. Daniel Jones explains what it all means
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If you can never seem to find a comfortable indoor climate in your home during the winter season, you're not alone. A survey by Bryant Heating & Cooling shows more than 8 in 10 people share the frustration -- too cold, too warm, too stuffy, too drafty, too dry or too humid. Bryant corporate brand manager Kevin Dudash tells what can be done
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
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The stock market has been on a wild roller-coaster ride, international markets are floundering, oil prices (although down somewhat in recent weeks) are still high enough to push energy prices to record levels -- and yesterday the Federal Reserve responded to all the turmoil with the largest one-time interest rate cut in more than two decades. America's Money Answers Man Jordan Goodman helps decipher what it all means to the average family
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Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions a person makes in their lifetime -- and, as recent news reports prove, big decisions can lead to costly mistakes if not considered carefully. Even with the current turmoil in the consumer lending industry, we still see and hear advertisements proclaiming this to be the right time to buy. Consumer Action executive director Ken McEldowney helps us separate the facts from the hype
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He has recorded 23 gold singles, nine gold and platinum albums and sold more than 100-million records worldwide. He has found success as a writer and record producer, and cover versions of his songs have provided some other artists with the biggest hits of their careers. This weekend, rock & roll legend Tommy James will appear in concert at Tiffin's historic Ritz Theatre
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
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So your best friend lost a bunch of weight using a diet plan that didn't work for you? Or a co-worker swears by a certain routine, but when you try it -- nothing? Think there must be something in your DNA that makes it impossible to get into shape? You may not be far off -- it's your DNA, all right, but you just haven't found the right formula to make it work for you instead of against you. So says Dr. Peter D'Adamo, author of "The GenoType Diet: Change Your Genetic Destiny to Live the Longest, Fullest, and Healthiest Life Possible"
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After a mild start, it appears that Old Man Winter is settling in for an extended stay -- bringing daytime temperatures only in the teens and sub-zero overnight lows. With energy prices at or near record highs, HGTV home improvement expert Steven Whittle offers tips to save money and stay warm during the coldest part of the year
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Just like many of us humans prefer to avoid the cold weather, our pets don't much care for it, either. Renee Boucher of the Hancock County Humane Society points out some often-overlooked precautions that pet owners should take to ensure our four-legged friends stay safe when the temperature drops outside
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