Cooking, Comedy and WWII No, I'm not writing about a Downton Abby spin off. I am writing about giving life to local voices this holiday season by giving a book to all your loved ones. A very popular idea this gift giving season is to support local. Why not support local … [Read more...] about Cooking, Comedy and WWII
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The world of Crowdfunding: Local Interests and Beyond
Today we have a trend in accessing funds from friends and other interested parties via the internet in the concept of crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is where your friends are the capital. You state your project and ask for their financial help in achieving your project goals. I … [Read more...] about The world of Crowdfunding: Local Interests and Beyond
Stop mugging around and buy something local
Beginning today (Tuesday, June 12) Starbucks is selling a new ceramic coffee mug for $10. The novelty in this is that the mug is made in America – East Liverpool, Ohio, actually, which I've just learned was once the nation's pottery capital. The mugs have their own display, … [Read more...] about Stop mugging around and buy something local
The value in a (slightly) more expensive can of tuna
I was at Dave's the other day at Cedar and Fairmount. This is the store that might have become a giant Giant Eagle a decade ago, if a small group of vocal citizens hadn't stood up to object. They succeeded in halting a proposal by the Pittsburgh-based supermarket chain to greatly … [Read more...] about The value in a (slightly) more expensive can of tuna
Otter To Flounder: ‘You (messed) up, you trusted us!’
“Walmart Supercenter may be headed to Oakwood Commons in South Euclid” - Plain Dealer, February 22, 2012 As you can see from this headline and the linked article, there's a new branch of science: South Euclidean Geometry. Test yourself on how well you know this … [Read more...] about Otter To Flounder: ‘You (messed) up, you trusted us!’