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Momsense
 Betsy Bethel |
RainbowsWed, November 4, 2009 @ 5:53PM As many meltdowns, undesirable episodes and whine fests that occur at my house on a weekly basis (and that's just among the adults, not to mention the 3-1/2-year-old!), I have come to truly appreciate the little victories. I witnessed one such victory yesterday morning. It started out dismally, as most battles do, with the munchkin refusing to pick a sweater to wear and the grown-up gnashing her teeth. I had succeeded in getting a shirt and socks on her so far. But Emma wanted to play with her stuffed bunnies, and I wanted to stuff her arms into a sweater, any sweater! But instead I sing-songed, "Go ahead, Sweetie, pick one." I held out the fuzzy blue cardigan with the rainbows on it and the new polka-dotted fleece pullover. "NO!" she yelled as she crossed her arms over her chest and put her nose in the air. "I'M NOT GETTING DRESSED. I'm NOT picking one, Mommy!" In a calm voice, I explained it was time to get dressed. In return, I got a brush thrown in my general direction. "That's it, young lady! You're in time out!" I picked her up and sat her on her bed, muttering something unmentionable under my breath and giving her "the look" that my father was famous for. Disapproval dripped from my chin and oozed from my eyesockets and nose. There was no mistaking it; I was not happy. My daughter tempted fate, however, as she is wont to do. She stood up, bounced on her bottom and catapulted off the bed.
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Politically Fashionable
 Joselyn King |
Raising Revenue In A Dog Fight Dog WorldThu, November 5, 2009 @ 3:20PM I admit I was bemused by the overall view of Tuesday's election results -- which showed table gambling passing in Ohio, while two local school levies were rejected. Now I'm really wondering if we are truly heading toward Armageddon. The West Virginia Association for Gamecock Sports, has formed a Website advocating the legalization of cockfighting in the state, which is a crime in all 50 states. But now it is believed the Website and the "organization" were a hoax perpetrated by anti-gambling interests in Ohio. To explain, language contained in Ohio Issue 3 permits any games of chance in Ohio that are permitted in neighboring states. The anti-gambling interest likely conjectured that if Ohio voters think cockfighting is good enough for West Virginia, the voters might fear it could come to Ohio. As such, it was believed they might not vote for Issue 3. But they did. And it passed. What's next? Legalized dog fighting in West Virginia to raise revenue lost to casinos in Pennsylvania and Ohio? The dog tracks in Wheeling and Nitro already have the dogs. Those that lose their races then could find themselves as the main event in the back room. And if that gig with the Philadelphia Eagles doesn't work out . . . Michael Vick just might find a job in West Virgini.
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Myer on Politics
 Mike Myer |
"Opt-out" a cop-outTue, October 27, 2009 @ 5:19PM Liberal senators who want "the public option" - a gigantic government insurance program - included in a health care bill are being disingenuous. They insist that their plan is all right because it will include a stipulation allowing states to "opt out" of the government insurance program. In reality, no state would "opt out." How would you like to be the governor and legislators who tell tens of thousands of voters - already told by Washington what a great thing the public option is - that it won't be available in your state? Ready for a new career after politics? It doesn't matter whether the public insurance program is good. Millions of people will be assured by the federal government that it is - and they will believe i.
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"Out There"
 Phyllis Sigal |
Celebrate!Fri, November 6, 2009 @ 10:16AM It's always great to see reinvestment in downtown Wheeling. For example, we have new owners at River City Ale Works. Jason Miller and Becky Schmidt, who both have been a part of the restaurant in various capacities for many years, are now running the downtown eatery and entertainment venue. Saturday (Nov. 7), Becky and Jason are throwing a big party to celebrate with entertainment by Who's Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band. Saturday's cover charge also will get you an appetizer buffet and you can make your own hoagies, too, Miller noted. Entertainment is something that Jason and Becky are interested in kicking up a notch at River City. With live bands on Saturdays, a dj and free appetizers at happy hour on Fridays, wing eating contests every other Tuesday, happy hours Monday through Friday and all-you-can-eat crab legs on Wednesdays ... it sure sounds like a fun place to be! Jason is in charge of the restaurant/entertainment end of the business, while Becky concentrates on the banquet business. Parties and receptions for up to 400 people can be arranged at the third-floor banquet facility. (I must say, they do a great job having attended a few events there.) A new chef is on board, but Chef Tom McCardle actually has quite a history with River City. He was the original chef when what was then Nail City opened in 1996. He also served as the brewer when Nail City brewed its own beers.
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Heather's Corner Desk
 Heather Ziegler |
What's All the Fuss?Mon, October 26, 2009 @ 10:49AM What is all the fuss about President Obama playing a basketball game at the White House with his male friends? I guess some Washington wags (nags?) are complaining that the president did not invite any women to play or attend his pick-up basketball game. WHAT? No WOMEN? That's why we have the YMCA and the YWCA. I don't understand the concern here. Do you really want to be step in step, sweat in sweat with guys playing hoops? Did you think they would be discussing public policy or war or the economy during the game? I think not. Mostly they were trying to outdo one another on their three-point shots and blocking one another's layups. Let's get serious about the news business. When I heard the uproar I wanted to throw up my toast on Sunday morning. I was embarrassed to be counted among the female media of this country. Listen, ladies, if you want to be regarded as serious journalists, then stick to serious journalism. Whenever I hear these kinds of stories, I cringe. It's OK for blogs, columns or the fluff-page, but real news, I don't think s.
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