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Musings and News

Ohio Roller Girls

by tiffeckhardtOctober 11, 2009 Musings and News
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Columbus, Have you seen the new movie Whip It starring Ellen Page and directed by Drew Barrymore? I’ll leave the movie reviews to our gal Kelly Gingery, our very own Mix Flick Chick. Let’s just say, for me, the whole idea of a sport for spunky women has totally inspired dreams of becoming [...]

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Taste The Future: The Challenge

by cherylharrisonSeptember 16, 2009 Columbus
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I told you I was challenged to eat from all 50 vendors at yesterday’s “Taste The Future” event at Columbus State.
Well, I’ll let this video speak for itself:

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Big Rock Little Rooster

by meganhofmannSeptember 9, 2009 Columbus
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Calling all Columbus Brides to Be!!
The other day while driving down the Short North, I nearly rear-ended a car when I was slightly distracted by a stunning bridal store front window that I had never seen before. I immediately pulled over to get a better look and decided I had to go in and [...]

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Remember 9/11: World Trade Center Steel Procession and Memorial Service in Westerville

by tiffeckhardtSeptember 1, 2009 Family

In remembrance of the World Trade Center bombing on September 11, 2001 Westerville plans to hold a memorial parade and service at Fire Station 111.  The parade will escort a long awaited piece of history to Westerville’s First Responders’ Park. 
Tom Ullom, a Westerville firefighter/medic has been instrumental in developing a place for the community to [...]

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New Helmet law in effect

by Jason BlantonJuly 21, 2009 Musings and News
Helmet Law

Today, in Columbus OH, a new law goes into effect that requires kids 18 and under to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. If caught riding “dirty” they will be given a ticket for $25. And although the emphasis is on bicycle safety, kids are also required to wear a helmet if [...]

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Ohio Fireworks Laws

by cherylharrisonJuly 2, 2009 Musings and News

39 states and the District of Columbia permit consumer fireworks. That leaves 11 states that either ban fireworks completely, or allow only very non-fireworky “fireworks.” Ohio is one of those states. WEAK.
In Ohio, you are only permitted to have sparklers, trick noisemakers and novelty items that “smoke, sparkle, snap and snake” – you know, like [...]

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New Laws go into Effect

by Jason BlantonJuly 1, 2009 Musings and News

Not the typical post her at Greatest City of All, but then again I don’t particularly like things to be typical.
Starting today July 1, 2009 there are a few new laws that go into effect on Ohio roadways. First is that big rigs can now travel at the same speed on Interstates [...]

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