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A Nation at Large: LAP-BAND
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Amy Boyles at about 200 pounds in December, after the LAP-BAND procedure. She is pictured with her sons, Chandler, 10, left, and Austin, 13.
February 9, 2010
It’s been a year since Deborah Shields, 56, of Parkersburg, had her LAP-BAND surgery performed by Dr. Adam Kaplan, general and bariatric surgeon with Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
“I had tried every diet there was, even tried hypnotism,” Shields said. “And this had been a lifetime condition for me. But you feel so much better when the weight comes off.”
Gastric banding is becoming the most common form of bariatric surgery and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said Dr. Isidro Amigo, bariatric surgeon with Mid-Ohio Valley Lap Band Center at St.
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A Nation at Large: Diagnosis prompted local woman to act
February 9, 2010
At 300 pounds, Amy Boyles, 33, went to fast food restaurants with her sons, Austin and Chandler, on a regular basi.
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Guilty plea to bomb threats
February 9, 2010
A Marietta man accused of calling in a series of bomb threats last year to area hospitals and businesses has pleaded guilty to avoid a trial.
Michael P. Marshall, 33, of 100 Crestlyn Court, Marietta, was set to stand trial Monday.
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Suds and tunes could flow again soon at brewery
February 9, 2010
The newly hired manager of the Marietta Brewing Company said Monday the popular Front Street restaurant and bar will be reopening in the not-too-distant future.
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Baseball cards as they used to be
Thu, February 4, 2010 @ 2:30AM
Winter storm's coming - who cares? I'm looking ahead to baseball time. Pitchers and catchers report in a couple of weeks. Spring training gmes beginthe first week of March. Opening day is just two months away. My Indians have the perfect strategy for the upcoming season. As of this writing they've signed only one free agent, a catcher who will be a mentor to the club's three prospects. We'll see how that works out; could be a repeat of "Major League's" Tom Beregener character who led the team to success and a win over those Yankees. Anyway, reading Cleveland.com, it seems like everyone's down on the team and jumped on the LeBron/Cavs bandwagon. He's an amazing basketball player for sure and he plays in Cleveland, at least for this season. His heart seems to pulled to New York City, kind of like C.C. Sabathia. Back to this 2010 strategy by the Tribe. If everyone thinks the team could sink below the Royals then the only way is up.
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Choosing a Side
Wed, February 3, 2010 @ 11:09AM
There are 32 teams in the National Football League, but by the time Super Bowl Sunday rolls around, only two are left. That means, even if you are a football fan, chances are you don’t really have a dog in Sunday’s fight. If you’re going to be watching the Super Bowl mainly as a social exercise this weekend — or just to have something to do between the commercials — you’re even less likely to have a vested interest in the outcome. While it is possible to watch a game and just appreciate the talents of the players, I find it’s more enjoyable if you’ve got a personal (non-monetary) interest. So for those of you still undecided about whether to pull for the Indianapolis Colts or the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, here’s my annual step-by-step method for choosing your allegiance. The team with the advantage in each of the five categories gets a point. Some of these criteria are determined by simple math.
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Students on the job
Thu, January 28, 2010 @ 3:43PM
About 40 Marietta Middle School students visited The Marietta Times this morning to learn about ways we use computers in our jobs. The eighth-graders learned about designing newspaper pages, posting stories to our Web site and how some staffers create newspaper advertisements. We enjoyed having the students here and hope a few them saw something they liked. That was the idea of the program, The Teen Career Awareness Initiative which is offered through the Washington County Family and Children's First Council. Eleven local businesses paticipated. Thanks to Marylou Moegling who helped to organize the event. Check Friday's Marietta Times for a full report on the students' day visiting local businesse.
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The redshirts are coming!
Wed, February 3, 2010 @ 11:00AM
Academic "reshirting" is a term which refers to the practice of postponing a child's entrance into kindergarten to give them more of an advantage. The thinking is that he or she will benefit from an extra year of growing, maturing and socializing in preschool or whatever. It's a term that I've become familiar with in the past few weeks as I delve into the frightening world of kindergarten admission policies. Yes, it's February and the beginning of the school year is months away but, as most parents know, the months tick by all too quickly. Before I know it, my biggest concern will be that my teen is driving and - eek! - dating! There are many, many...many websites weighing the pros and cons of holding your child back. It's very confusing and frustrating. I can't help but be concerned that if I make the "wrong" decision, whatever that is, then I'm going to end up scarring my kid for life.
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Apple iPad, will it be a game changer, or a niche product?
Tue, February 2, 2010 @ 2:05PM
Last week Apple announced what is sure to be its next big hit. The Apple iPad. Apple and I go way back. I’ve been using Apple products since the day of the Apple II in 1983. In those days I needed a special pass to use the early version of the PC in the computer lab at Ohio University. The Apple II made it easier for me to get through my senior year of college. As groundbreaking as it was, the Apple II was rendered obsolete the following year when the Macintosh was introduced during the Super Bowl. I’ve used Macs at home and at work for more than 25 years now, going through a huge range of models that include the Mac Plus, Mac II, Mac IIci, Mac 9500, Performa 550, 6116, iMac, eMac, G, G4, G5, MacBook, Powerbook — you get the idea, I’ve spent a lot of time with the company. The iPad, is different, it’s not a Mac, it’s not an iPod, or an iPhone. Many people, me included, think it may just be the start of an entirely new category of too.
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