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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. 

 

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.


 

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Nationwide Tour players go for the gold
By Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired.  Photos by Jacob Porter
Going for gold is usually a term referred to when talking about the Olympics. The Nationwide Tour also uses gold to clearly identify the top 25 golfers on tour. The significance is special because the top-25 automatically qualifies for the big show, the PGA Tour.  This week, the Nationwide Tour stops in Columbus, Ohio as the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational. The player that claims the victory at the Ohio State University Scarlet Course is virtually guaranteed a spot next year on the PGA Tour ...more
 

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Hitchcock's Contract Extended
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired

Newly signed Blue Jacket restricted free agent center R.J. Umberger raved about being reacquainted with former Philadelphia coach Ken Hitchcock after signing a four-year deal on Monday.  Now the two will be together in Columbus for the length of his contract.  The Blue Jackets have extended Hitchcock’s contract for three years, keeping him in town through the 2011-12 NHL season...more

 

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Crew defeats Rapids 2-1
By Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
The Columbus Crew returned home after gaining 5 points on the road against Kansas City (win) and L.A. (tie). Looking for their first home win since May, Columbus scored on a penalty kick and added another goal in the 70th minute to defeat the Colorado Rapids 2-1...
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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

Click here for all of our coverage during the tournament

bulletCrew drops 1-0 decision to New England
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
Crew goalkeeper Will Hesmer stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute, but Kheli Dube was there to put in the rebound and New England left town with the 1-0 win and is now tied with the Crew for first place in the Eastern Conference. ...more
 
bulletCrew Puts Up Wall In 0-0 Draw Against Toronto FC
by David DiCenzo, Columbus Wired Contributor
Toronto_ The Columbus Crew underwent a style makeover in Toronto Saturday afternoon. The offensively adept Crew morphed into a gritty defending side in an unattractive 0-0 draw with Toronto FC in front of 20,358 disappointed fans at BMO Field...more
 
bulletChange 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
 
bulletNow you can experience the TPC #17 here in Columbus
By Nate Smith, Columbus Wired
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

 
bullet Recent Columbus Clippers Coverage
bulletClippers lose a tough one to Bulls 5-4
by Tom Theodore, Columbus Wired (Photos By Revonda Gentry and Tom Theodore)
After falling behind 3-0 in the early innings, the Clippers made a strong comeback in the fourth inning scoring four runs off of Bulls starting pitcher Jeff Niemann.  Unfortunately, the Clippers were unable to hold on to that lead eventually losing 5-4....more
 
bulletClippers fall to Bulls 11-5 .. more


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COLUMBUS WIRED TV

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.

 

bulletThe 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
 
bulletCustomized 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
 
bulletBad Choices Can Lead To Good Ones
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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

 
bulletAffording 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

bulletWhen 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
 
bulletCharge-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
 
bulletHow 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

 
bulletQuick 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...
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bulletEliminate 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
 

bulletFrom "Just A Job" To Your Dream Career
Are you in a career you love, or in a job you are tolerating?
What's the difference? If you're working strictly to earn a paycheck to pay the bills, you have a job. If your days are filled with passion and delight for the work you do, you have a dream career. ..more
 
bulletAvoiding Credit Card Traps - The Dollar Stretcher
by Gary Foreman
We were offered a one-year 2.99% interest rate on an existing Visa account
that we didn't use very much. We wanted to use the card to make a very
large purchase with the intent of paying it off within one year...more

 
bulletRealistic Credit Repair
What is the best way to get our financial life back on track?  Does income count in calculating credit score or in assigning credit card rates?  Is there something we can do besides paying off as much as we can as quickly as possible?...more
 
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6 TIPS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT JOB
by Deborah Brown-Volkman, contributing columnist
If you are ready to switch jobs, it's important to make a good decision. You don't want to walk into someone else's nightmare. You want to make a good choice, not ANY choice, but the right one...more

 

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Replacement Value Insurance
I recently read that the worst homeowner's policy is a "Cash Value" Policy. I checked my condo insurance policy and it is "Cash Value". Should I be concerned?...more
 

bulletSpendaholic
Have extra cash and can't wait to spend it?  Does that urge lead to financial problems with debt and credit problems.  Dollar Stretcher Gary Foreman explains why people do this, and gives suggestions as to fixing the problem ...more

 
bulletNew Computer, New Outdated Security Software! (technology)
Congratulations! You just bought a new computer and you're probably anxious to start using it, but don't jump online just yet. The security software that shipped with your new system may be out of date and won't necessarily provide the protection you need...more
 
bulletNew or Used Car?
by Gary Foreman, The Dollar Stretcher
Planning on purchasing a car? Dollar Stretcher Gary Foreman looks at the pros and cons of new vs. used...more

 
bulletHow to Safely Order Prescription Drugs from Canada
Forget the bus trip. Now that Americans are discovering low Canadian prescription drug prices, Canadian pharmacies are responding; there are now a number of companies offering an online mail order option, so you can get your prescription filled without crossing the border...more
 
bullet Exercise: Add Years to Your Life, Life to Your Years
The evidence is clear: a healthier and fitter lifestyle -- not to mention a younger attitude -- can delay, prevent or even reverse much of the physical decline normally associated with aging...more
 

 

 

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