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RICHERT | Ohio had a lamentable week in sports It was rough watching the Browns be eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs during the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday, just six days after the Ohio State Buckeyes were dismantled by the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship Game. by Josh Richert Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 11:04pm

IN OUR VIEW/The Dream Lives On: Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of a better America for all On August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and shared his dream with America. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 10:11pm

BRIAN TYL | Odd draft represents turning point for baseball The Major League Baseball draft has shrunk. by Brian Tyl Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 8:04pm

BILL OWNEY | IT'S NOT BAD: The Jessica Rabbit of pickups One of my favorite movie lines comes from Roger Rabbit. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 6:00pm

EARL GILL | Private versus public I'm a firm believer there are always multiple solutions to achieve a given goal. by Earl Gill Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:35pm

DOUG DAVIS | Bellamy Brothers hit one of the few they didn't write This week in 1983: three million gallons of gasoline burned after tank explosions in Newark, New Jersey; Inmates at Sing-Sing Prison in Ossining, New York, seized 16 officers as hostages; A police officer and seven cultists died during a shootout in Memphis, Tennessee; and two Florida brothers had their 18th hit record. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:28pm

A classic song that captures, compels emotion It started with Manuela Mameli's version. During a 2011 concert in Sweden, the Italian singer's second turn through the verse overwhelms her. Her band vamps for a few bars as she collects herself then manages to finish in half-whispers, mascara-blackened tears streaming. Every time I've watched it I've wept. by Karl Richter Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 10:07pm

Ten cooking tips for your new air fryer The air fryer first debuted in 2010 for the fry-loving, small-kitchen-having European market. Its popularity continued to expand even into Christmas as they were popular holiday gifts. Let's explore what they are and how they work. Although we are told they are good for "fried" foods. They also have other uses. by Carla Due Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:04pm

BILL OWNEY | Good, not great: Lexus' flagship falls off the pace Driving a Lexus LS 500h is still a tremendous pleasure - one is swaddled in comfort and exhilarated by the performance - but, realistically, this is no longer one of the best luxury cars on the planet. Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 6:31pm

A few suggestions on how to get over the dissertation hurdle Perhaps you or someone you know has contemplated working on a doctorate. Most people agree the dissertation part of the process is by far the biggest hurdle to get over. In this article I will explain a little about what I know from my own dissertation experience, which started by doing dissertation project research on what others had accomplished and completed as part of their candidacy. by Michael Pelosi | Columnist Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 4:37pm

DOUG DAVIS | Sound effect made song a hit This week in 1950: The U.S. Commerce Dept. reported $25 billion in foreign loans and credits since the end of the war; Secretary of State Dean Acheson ordered U.S. consuls to leave mainland China; U.S. officials announced they were ready to support United Nations recognition of Spain; 1,500 were killed in Iran by devastating earthquakes; and a singer from Blue Lick, Kentucky, had his 25th hit record. Published Jan. 7 2021 @ 7:57pm

Is your appetite ruled by hunger or emotions? Did you find yourself eating over the holidays even when you weren't hungry? Food is a source of nourishment, but food can also be used to alleviate loneliness, depression, boredom, anger and even happiness. If you found yourself eating after experiencing one of the above, and you weren't hungry, this is called emotional eating. by Carla Due Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:06pm

JOHN MOORE | 'Tis the season of resolutions In my previous column, I mentioned my resolution to help others during the New Year. Some readers felt that resolutions were a waste of time, while others felt resolutions were admirable but not sustainable. by John Moore Published Jan. 3 2021 @ 11:51pm