Money and Responsibility: Teach Your Children to Give and to Save
Teaching your children the value of fiscal and social responsibility may seem like a challenge in any economy. There is good news. By financially educating your children early you will empower them and yourself. With the holidays approaching, and your children now in school, this is the perfect time to teach them these important life skills...more
Laid Off? Today Is A Brand New Day.
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist
A sudden job loss can be very unsettling, and it makes a
person look inside in order to get perspective on their
situation. So How Do You Make Peace With What Just Happened To
You And Create A New Future? I Have 7 Tips For You...more
Social
Networking Online: Is it Safe?
With literally millions of people using social networking sites
on the Internet, don’t be surprised if you find your coworker on
MySpace or even your grandma on Facebook. Social networking
isn't just for teens, and adults are joining virtual communities
in increasing numbers. If the concept still seems a bit foreign
to you, don’t worry. Here are some tips to get you started and
help ensure you stay safe in the fast-paced world of Internet
social networking...more
Don’t
Let Election Stress Get the Best of You
This presidential election seems like it has lasted an
eternity, and to many people in the United States, it is a
critical one. This has both good and bad consequences. On the
one hand, interest and participation is at an all time high, as
citizens take seriously the responsibilities that accompany the
right to vote. On the other hand, intense candidate scrutiny has
passions running very high and straining relationships as people
press for their candidate...more
MLS SOCCER: Crew
defeats David Beckam and LA Galaxy 1-0, on way to capturing top
spot in playoffs (10/4/08)
by Tom Holdren, Photos by Dave Weissman
For the sellout crowd at Crew Stadium anticipation was
intoxicating. For two years Crew fans have been awaiting
international superstar David Beckham. Saturday night Columbus
got its wish and as a bonus picked up a 1-0 win, silencing
L.A.'s potent scoring trio of Beckham, Edson Buddle (13 goals),
and Landon Donovan; MLS goal leader netting 19 in 21 games. ...more
NHL PRE-SEASON: Jackets look
like different team in 5-2 loss to Buffalo (10/2/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
As training camp comes to an end this weekend, Columbus Blue
Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock is using the back-to-back games at
Nationwide Arena to asses who is going to make the final cut.
The coach plans to reduce the roster to 25 or 26 players before
the team’s final exhibition game in Toronto on Sunday. The final
cuts will come Monday. His job became more challenging as the
Jackets fell to Buffalo 5-2 Thursday night...more
NHL PRE-SEASON: Jackets pound
Hawks 7-1 in pre-season game
(9/29/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
A big preseason victory proved to be costly as the Columbus Blue
Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-1 in Nationwide Arena
Monday night. With a four-goal lead, new Jacket Raffi Torres
fought Hawks’ Ben Eager and went down hard on his right
shoulder, separating it and putting him out six weeks...more
Buckeyes
begin Big-10 season with 34-21 win over Minnesota
The Buckeyes began the Big-10 season with a home game
against the Minnesota Gophers, who were coming in with a record
of 4-0 in non-conference games. OSU freshman Terrelle Pryer
threw for 1 TD and ran for two more to lead his team past the
Gophers 34-21. Brian Robiskie caught two TD passes, including
one from Sr. QB Todd Boeckman. The defense created two timely
interceptions by Donald Washington and running back Chris
'Beanie' Wells also made his first start since the Youngstown
State game and ran well, gaining over 100 yards...more
Click here to view head coach Jim Tressel's
post-game press conference
Go
Green For Halloween
This year some thrill
seekers may want to consider Halloween alternatives to provide a
new twist on an age-old event. During this season of green
witches, slime and other spooky characters, going green for
Halloween can extend the positive theme of protecting the
environment even during this season of dress-up and make
believe...more
Five Simple Ways to Cut Back
on Costs This Holiday Season
It should come as no surprise to most that economists are
predicting significantly less spending this holiday season than
in previous years. Facing growing financial concerns, a lack of
confidence in the economy, and rising food and fuel costs, many
shoppers will be much more conservative with their holiday
spending. But there is good news that should turn that “Bah
Humbug” attitude around. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways a
savvy shopper can avoid the squeeze to ensure that the “season
of giving” remains just as it is...more
FADD
by Gary Foreman, The Dollar Stretcher
It will stand for Financial Attention Deficit Disorder. Hard
to say how many people suffer from FADD, but based on my email
and the headlines in the local paper it's a lot. There are a
variety of symptoms. An inability to see the financial
consequences of a decision. The need for immediate gratification
regardless of cost. The overwhelming desire for an immediate
solution to a financial problem. These are the most common of
symptoms. Let's look at them one at a time...more
How To Write The Perfect
Resume
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist
The purpose of a résumé is to relay your accomplishments and
qualifications to an employer. A résumé lists in one place
everything you have done in your career, so an employer can scan
through it quickly to see if you a match for a position...more
Ohio
State's Terrelle Pryor Tosses 4 TD's in 28-10 Win Over Troy
(9/20/08)
Ohio State returned home after a potentially devastating loss to
USC and shook off the rust with a 28-10 win over Troy (Alabama)
University. Terrelle Pryor started the game and threw for a
freshman record 4 touchdown passes. The defense allowed the
high powered Trojan offense to move up and down the field (over
300 yards), but only allowed one TD run and a field goal.
Special teams was instrumental with two punts by A.J. Trapasso
to pin Troy within their own 5 yard line. Brian Robiskie caught
one TD pass, Brian Hartline pulled down two TD's and another was
caught by Rory Nichol, who has not caught a TD pass in two
years...more
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Click here to view head coach Jim Tressel's postgame press
conference.
(NHL HOCKEY) Jackets open
pre-season camp
(9/21/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
The sights and sounds of hockey have returned to Nationwide
Arena. Training camp has opened and the Columbus Blue Jackets
look to find success in ways they never have before. This means
earning enough points to earn a playoff berth for the first time
in franchise history...more
Crew rallies to defeat Red
Bulls 3-1
(9/18/08)
by Tom Holdren, Columbus Wired Contributor
The Columbus Crew started the opening half against the New York
Red Bulls the way they finished in Toronto: unable to connect on
offense. But it truly was a tale of two halves Thursday night as
the Crew bounced back being down 1-0, winning 3-1 to solidify
their playoffs and keep the best record in MLS...more
The Dollar Stretcher:
Investing: Stocks, Options and Futures, by Gary Foreman.
Gary, I was wondering if you might be able to help sort out how
futures and stocks and options etc work. I'd like to get into
investing but I'd prefer to have a little bit of an
understanding before I sit down with an investment
consultant--I'd prefer that the person teaching me not have a
financial interest in which avenue I choose....more
MLS CREW
SOCCER: Schelotto, Crew Dominate Revolution 4-0
(9/6/08)
by Tom Holdren, Columbus
Wired Contributor
In a decisive one vs. two matchup in the Eastern Conference, the
team with the best MLS home record, Columbus Crew (12-6-4),
hosted the team with the best MLS road record the New England
Revolution (11-6-5). The game was supposed to be a showdown, but
instead the Crew proved why they are dubbed the league’s hottest
team in the league...more
Crew Puts Up Two First Half
Goals, Roll to 3-0 Win
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
The Columbus Crew returned home to face the up and coming Real
Salt Lake at Columbus Crew Stadium. Goals by Chad Marshall and
Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the 15th and 25th minutes and
another by Brad Evans in the second half fueled the Crew to it’s
seventh home win this year tying them with New England for the
top spot in the Eastern Conference win only nine games
remaining...more
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Video Report from Dave
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Jim Tressel |
Brian Robiskie |
Alex Boone |
OSU
Football - Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel talked to the
media prior to taking the field for the first day of practice
for the 2008 collegiate football season. He talks about his
team, the first few practices and more. Click on the image
to view our video.
Lundy
gets first win on Nationwide Tour.
After taking a year and a half off, Bill Lundy could no
longer work at a regular job. He rejoined the
Nationwide Tour last year and with an incredible chip shot
on hole 18, he won his first tournament, the 2008 Nationwide
Children's Hospital Invitational. Click on the image
to view the incredible finish. Click here
to see the photo gallery. (photos by Jacob Porter)
Rickie
Fowler is an up and coming golfer on the Nationwide
Tour. He talks about his four rounds and the new
driver that he has been using for three weeks. A
driver that is not even out in the public yet. Click
on the image to view the video interview.
There
is more to do at the Nationwide Tournament than golf.
You can test your swing distance, take a look at a real
Nationwide NASCAR racing car and more. Click on the
image to view this video report.
A
minute with...Jack Nicklaus: Memorial Tournament Host and Founder Jack
Nicklaus took a few moments after presenting the trophy to three-time Memorial
champion Kenny Perry to talk to Columbus Wired about Perry, the Ryder Cup and
more. Click the video icon to hear what Mr. Nicklaus had to say.
Experience
pays off for Kenny Perry
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
There’s something about experience that gives a person a
little edge in the final round of a golf tournament. For
Kenny Perry, that experience led him to his third win at the
2008 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Course
Sunday....more
FINAL ROUND PHOTO GALLERY
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FAITH
AND VALUES: Kim Weissman of Columbus Wired TV interviewed
Reverend Thom
Miller of Special Visit Ministry who was in Columbus, Ohio
exhibiting his ancient artifacts, including the Dead Sea
Scrolls that have been shown all
over the world conveying a message of hope.
Click on the image for the video interview.
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In
The Kitchen With Chef Bee
Watch as Chef Christopher Bee shows you some hot food
ideas. In this video, he shows you how to make tasty
meat and salad and caramelized onions. Click on the
image for the video
A
MINUTE WITH...Richard Kall
Columbus Wired Publisher/Editor
Dave
Weissman had the opportunity to sit down with Digital FX
Chairman of the Board Richard Kall. Mr. Kall has been
an important cog in helping to shape the future of video
communications for consumers and businesses.
Click
on the photo for our video report.
 | The Ten-Minute Attitude
Adjuster
By Jenna Glatzer
You make breakfast. You get the kids ready. You hop in a
shower. You take them to school. You go grocery shopping.
You run sixteen errands before they come home, at which time
you take them to soccer practice, dance class, and a
friend’s birthday party. You make dinner, then clean the
house. You check their homework and tuck them in bed. And by
the time you’re done with all this, pretty much all you want
to do is to crawl into bed and sleep for the next twelve
hours, but you can’t, because tomorrow morning you have to
do it all again. Sound about right? ...more
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| Customized Budgeting
Software (The Dollar Stretcher)
by Gary Foreman
How to use budget software and guidelines to determine
how much to spend in specific areas. As people look for ways
to offset higher gas prices and rising mortgage payments,
they find themselves wondering what expenditures are
acceptable...more
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| Bad Choices Can Lead To
Good Ones
by Deborah Brown-Volkman
Your career is a series of choices. Some are good and
some are not so good. But either way, you are the person
doing the choosing. At times it may feel like you have no
choice, or someone else is making the choices for you, but
the truth is you have more power over what you choose
than you think you do...more
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| Affording A
First Home
It's always better to
find out if you can afford something before you begin seriously
shopping. And with low mortgage rates and home prices going up,
many people are wondering if they should buy their first home
now...more
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| When Your Office Is Home
By Jenna Glatzer
It's easy to get obsessed. Really, it is. With work,
with the almighty dollar, with achieving and building your
business. When your office is home, there is no clock
to punch, no rush hour drive to get as far away from the
madness as possible. No, when you work from home, it's all
up to you. You can work as little or as much as you like.
Unfortunately, most home-workers fall into the two extremes:
those who don't work enough, and those who work too much...more
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| Charge-Offs,
Bankruptcies & Collection Agencies
by Gary Foreman,
The Dollar Stretcher
Like many people, Stan has had some problems with debt.
And he's not sure what his responsibilities and rights are.
Let's see if we can't help him make sense of the
situation...more
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| How To Make The Right
Career Moves
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist
Are you making the right career moves? Or, are you
waiting for the right career moves to come to you? Are you
listening to your inner voice allowing it to guide your
moves? Or, are you wishing that pesky voice would go
away?...more
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| Quick Guide on Diabetes
The prevalence of diabetes has been steadily increasing
world over. Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose
levels are above normal. It is estimated that more
than 2000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed everyday in
the United States alone. While symptoms of Type 1 diabetes
are usually obvious, Type 2 often shows few or no
symptoms...more
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| Eliminate Boredom In
Your Career
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist
The truth is our careers can be boring. We wake up
everyday at the same time, take the same route to work, eat
the same breakfast, see the same people, work on the same
projects, and then we go home and get ready for the next
day. All while counting the days to the weekend...more
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