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Jesus preached honesty

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By Mark Wilmoth University of Alaska Professor Chris Kleinke conducted a poll of 650 men and 831 women to find the most effective pick-up lines. After studying the responses, Kleinke reported that the best approach is direct and honest. “I really like your hair” or “I don’t have anyone to introduce me, but I’d really like to meet you” works much better than more devious approaches like “You remind me of someone I used to date.” Questions like “What’s your sign?” are considered flippant and cheesy. “I’d really like to get to know you better” works because ...

Ohio’s spring wildlife season begins before spring

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Hannah Swope Wildlife/Forestry Specialist, Washington Soil and Water Conservation District While many people think of spring as starting in late March, Ohio’s wildlife season actually begins weeks earlier. By mid- to late February, animals across the state are already responding to warmer temperatures, longer daylight hours, and seasonal rains. According to the Ohio Division of Wildlife, late winter and early spring are important months for breeding, nesting, and raising young for many native species. Understanding what wildlife is doing during these months can help Ohio residents ...

The various types of summer camps

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Parents have lots of options at their disposal when choosing summer camps for their children. Competition for summer camp can be fierce, as camps only have a limited number of openings, many of which fill up quickly once enrollment begins. So it’s in parents’ and kids’ best interest to ...

Sunny shoreline

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A family is silhouetted as they walk along a dock on the Ohio River near the Marietta levee on a sunny afternoon recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this page. See ...

How some seniors benefit from looking after their grandchildren

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Modern seniors are spending a lot of time with their grandchildren, and much of that time is spent providing care for youngsters, which might be helping grandparents in some unique ways. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan’s Institute for ...

Forgiveness is the key to overcoming anger

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By Mark Wilmoth More than 300 years before Christ, the Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “Anybody can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way, that is not easy!” Society bears the scars from anger expressed at the wrong time and in the wrong degree. For example, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that only 21% of murders are committed by strangers, while friends and acquaintances are responsible 54.3% of the time, and 24.8% of all murders are committed by family ...