How to Score With Your Big Game Day Party
Planning a party for the big game day shouldn’t be stressful. The atmosphere is casual and the attire is simple (your favorite team jersey); so it’s a party you can sit back, relax and enjoy. A little creativity and planning ahead will ensure your gathering is a success...more

This Year’s Resolution: Manage Your Credit
What is your resolution this year? To eat better, weigh less, exercise more, to spend more quality time with your friends and family? The majority of Americans have not ranked paying down debt as their top New Year’s resolution. But given the current economic landscape, many consumers should focus more on improving their credit standing in 2009 than ever before...more

(NHL) Jackets take it to Flyers 3-0
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired,
Rookie goaltender Steve Mason stopped all twenty shots he faced while the Columbus Jackets offense, which had not scored in the last two games, fired off 33 shots, got goals from Jan Hejda, Andrew Murray and Manny Malhotra and defeated the top rated Philadelphia Flyers 3-0...more 

(NHL) Jackets stun Sharks in OT (12/17/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
The Columbus Blue Jackets got exactly what the needed Wednesday night in Nationwide Arena—a statement game against an elite team in the NHL.  That statement came in a 2-1 overtime victory over San Jose, the best team in the league, in front of 13,884...more

(NHL Hockey) Mason, Jackets hold off Canucks (12/01/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
The 300th home game in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets will go down as an instant classic and another coming out party for Steve Mason.  The rookie goaltender stopped a flurry of shots in the final two minutes to lead the Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in front of 13,299 in Nationwide Arena Monday night...more

(NHL Hockey) Nash, Mason lead Jackets past Caps 3-0  (11/29/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
Alexander Ovechkin may be the premier player in the National Hockey League, but Rick Nash was the best player on the ice Saturday night. Nash scored two goals and played stellar defense to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Washington Capitals 3-0 in front of 17,448 in Nationwide Arena...more

(NHL Hockey) Power play kills Jackets again  (11/26/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
The Columbus Blue Jackets need an early Christmas gift in the worst way—a right-handed shot on the power play. With the Jackets unsuccessful in eight power play chances Wednesday night, the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the home team 3-2 with a goal from Viktor Tikhonov with 2:32 remaining in the game...more

(NHL Hockey) Edmonton whips up on Jackets 7-2 (11/18/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
It’s not the amount of shots you take in an NHL game; it’s the quality of shot. Despite being outshot 39-19, the Edmonton Oilers whipped the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 in front of 12,689 in Nationwide Arena Tuesday night...more

(MLS Playoffs)  Crew earns trip to first MLS Cup (11/13/08)
By Tom Holdren, Columbus Wired Contributor
“ _______ on Fire…” Fill in the blank and you’ve got one of the numerous chants coming from the Nordeke corner of fans the entire ninety-plus minutes Thursday night. The Crew responded in an extremely fast-paced 2-1 Eastern Conference Championship victory over the visiting Chicago Fire...more

(NHL Hockey) Jackets lifeless in 4-2 loss to Coyotes (11/12/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
After winning three straight, the Columbus Blue Jackets perhaps had a sense that they could win one with little effort. The result was ugly as the Phoenix Coyotes left Nationwide Arena in front of 11, 350 Wednesday with a 5-2 victory...more

2008-2009 NCAA College Basketball Preview by Joel Welser
The 2007-2008 season ended up being yet another exciting college basketball campaign. As always, there were Cinderella's like Davidson, but in the end it was the traditional powers that were in San Antonio, Texas for the Final Four where Kansas edged Memphis in a thrilling final. North Carolina, UCLA and Memphis left Texas disappointed, but those three teams are likely candidates to reach Detroit, Michigan for the 2009 version of the Final Four...more

(MLS Playoffs) Crew Defeats Kansas City, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
By Tom Holdren, Columbus Wired Contributor
The fans, who were there, witnessed the Crew do something they hadn't done in years; win a playoff game. The final 2-0 score pleased head coach Sigi Schmid as well, " It's been a long time since the Crew has won a playoff game, so that's
good."...more

Top 10 Dumbest Things Pro Athletes Do
By: Jason OConnor
There seems to be an endless stream of idiotic things professional athletes do. I guess if you put a bunch of young men together, give them a boat-load of money and lots of free time, what can you expect? When beautiful women, the media and the luxuries of life are thrown at them, their cockiness and stupidity are only amplified. Here are my top ten, but of course there are lots more. However, we must always remember, they are only human too...more

(NHL Hockey) Montreal rallies, but Jackets win 4-3 in shootout (11/08/08)
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
The Jackets played host to one of the Original Six teams, the Montreal Canadians, tonight at Nationwide Arena. Derick Bressard and Kristian Husalius scored in the shootout to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadians and extend their consecutive point streak to five games...more

(NHL Hockey) Mason gets first NHL victory  (11/05/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
Steve Mason made his National Hockey League debut Wednesday night and with the help of Manny Malhotra picked up his first career victory.  Malhotra scored with 69 seconds remaining to rally the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in front of 11,288 in Nationwide Arena...more

Hydroxycut. Does It Work?
by Fitness expert Christine Lydon
If you belong to a gym or occasionally flip through health magazines chances are you're familiar with a product known as Hydroxycut, by MuscleTech Research and Development, a leading sports supplement company based in Mississauga, Ontario. Among athletes, Hydroxycut is arguably the most popular "fat-burner" on the market today. If you've been tempted to try it, you are probably wondering if the stuff really works...more

Five Steps To Creating A Winning Career Plan
by Deborah Brown-Volkman
There are times in our career when we are at a crossroads. Some of us actively seek our next step, while others wait for the next step to come to them. Whether you need to make a change in your career now by choice, or by default, you'll need a plan. Without a plan, expect to be like a leaf on a tree, going not where you want, but where the wind takes you...more

The Best Time (10/28/08)
by Gary Foreman, The Dollar Stretcher
The best time to start saving for your retirement was years ago. Maybe many more than ten years ago depending on how old you are. And maybe you didn't start putting money away in a pension plan, IRA or 401k way back when. So you can whine about not having any savings now or you can plant your tree today...more

Millions of Americans Bring Massage Benefits into the Home (10/28/08)
Massage is moving mainstream in the lifestyles of millions of Americans who rely on the millennia-old therapeutic practice not just for relaxation but for a host of health benefits, including pain relief. In fact, nearly a quarter of all adult Americans had a massage at least once in 2007, according to the American Massage Therapy Association...more

Retired? Travel Too Expensive? (10/28/08)
A growing number of retirees and pre-retirees have found a more affordable way to satisfy their wanderlust, while making memories and feeling good about themselves. Voluntourism, or "vacation with a purpose," is gaining greater and greater acceptance amongst people of all ages...more

Penn State defeats Ohio State 13-6 in nationally televised game. (10/25/08)
The #3 Penn State Nitany Lions rolled into Ohio Stadium to face the largest crowd on 'Shoe history. Buoyed by a defense that shut down the Buckeye running game and forced a fourth quarter fumble by QB Terrell Pryor, they beat the #10 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 13-6...more                  Photo Gallery

MLS Soccer: Crew steal Supporters' Shield, 1-0 victory from D.C. United in final regular season match (10/26/08)
By Tom Holdren, Columbus Wired Contributor
My what a year can do. Looking back on the 2007 season it was D.C. United claiming the Supporters' Shield for most points in a season and the Columbus Crew watching the playoff door slam in their face. It was only fitting that the Crew get a little revenge and the last laugh during their home, and season, finale with a 1-0 win Sunday evening at Crew Stadium...more

Lessons from an Economic Crisis (10/21/08)
By Gary Foreman, The Dollar Stretcher
Lately the economy is big news. As someone who discusses personal finance I'd have to say that the discussion is good. But, if you add up all the news reports (print, radio, television, internet) you wonder whether Jane and Joe Consumer are really learning anything. So much of what is being reported has no practical value for folks like you and I. So let's see if we can learn something from the turmoil all around us...more

Tips to Help Small Businesses Reduce Healthcare Costs (10/21/08)
In response to what is becoming a crisis for many small businesses, Huntington National Bank is unveiling Healthcare Tips for a Healthy Business. By lending its expertise to businesses and saving them time and money in their search for a healthcare plan...more

(NHL) Jackets defeat Nashville 5-3 in home season opener (10/17/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
It was a rollercoaster ride of emotion Friday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets played its home opener against the Nashville Predators. Before the game, the organization honored its late founder John. H. McConnell with a tribute and the traditional opening night introductions. Once the game began, rookies Nikita Filatov and Jakub Voracek each scored and captain Rick Nash scored two to give Columbus a four-goal cushion. The Predators rallied to get within a goal early in the third but get no closer as the Jackets won 5-3 in front of 17,930....more

Buckeyes not offensive in 16-3 win over Purdue (10/11/08)
After gaining 327 yards last week in a 20-17 win at Wisconsin, the Ohio State Buckeyes returned home, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 16-3 in a game where the OSU offense failed to generate any points. The defense and special teams accounted for all of the scoring. Cornerback Malcom Jenkins blocked a punt attempt by Purdue and freshman Etienne Sabino took the ball in the end zone to put the Bucks up 7-0. Ryan Pretorius made two field goals and Aaron Petry booted a 49-yarder to give OSU a 16-3 win and remain undefeated in the Big Ten Conference....more

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

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

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

Change How You Feel At Work
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist
Work can be frustrating and stressful sometimes. Yet, no matter how tough your job is, you'll need a healthy mind and body to tackle it. If you are eating poorly, not exercising, or internalizing stress, you won't feel well. And if you don't feel well, you can't treat your career with the attention and respect it deserves. Without energy, you cannot make your career as fulfilling as it could be...more

Now you can experience the TPC #17 here in Columbus
By Nate Smith, Columbus Wired Contributor
Tucked away in Lewis Center, just a hop, skip and a jump north of Polaris Fashion Mall, among the hustle and bustle of busy intersections and shopping plazas is a hidden gem with a little something for everyone.  Little Bear Village isn’t just a golf course it’s a golf experience...more

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OSU FOOTBALL:  OHIO STATE 26, OHIO UNIVERSITY 12  (9/6/08)
The Buckeyes have never lost to an in-state rival. In fact, the last time Ohio State faced Ohio University in 1999 it was a runaway victory. But that was the Bobcats of old. The 2008 version gave the Buckeyes a scare, at one point leading 12-6 before OSU rallied to pull out a 26-14 win heading to Southern California next week to face the mighty Trojans. The offense once again looked so-so while the defense allowed Ohio University over 100 yards rushing, but created four turnovers on interceptions, leading to a field goal and a rushing TD.

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.


 

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.

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
 

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
 

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
 

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

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

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

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

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

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