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State Representative Adams... Ohio’s
Economic Growth Outpacing Nation
Two Miami County businesses recently announced that they are expanding
their workforce. West Troy Tool & Machine, Inc. is adding 35
new
jobs, as well as boosting its annual payroll by nearly $437,000.
Industry Products Co., located in Piqua, has announced the creation of
50 jobs and almost $1.2 million in new annual payroll. Through their
work with JobsOhio, these companies were able to secure… read
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It
is what it is…
By the Darke Knight
I’ve had some interesting responses to my first two columns. The first
had to do with Editor Bob. The reader wrote… “I so appreciate Bob's
efforts, but I do miss his former "sock-it-to-'um"
editorials.
Perhaps you are the one to pick up where he left off.” Not sure if
that’s a compliment, but I appreciated her saying it. What I told her
was that I thought E-Bob was pretty much doing his own thing today… read
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A
fundamentally
different America, That’s My Opinion By Bob
Robinson
“One of our closest allies…” That’s our president speaking, not about
our neighbors to the north or south, or maybe England or one of the
other European countries. Nope. He’s referring to Israel as “one of”
our closest allies in the Middle East. Sure would like to know who else
is over there sticking his neck out amidst the riots and flag burnings
saying, “I am a close ally of the United States.” Israel is our closest
– and in… read
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Broke
Wife, Big City… The
Zombie
Apocalypse is worse than we thought, By Aprill
Brandon
I don’t want to alarm anyone, but the fact there has been an influx of
news stories about people eating other people’s faces and cooking their
roommate’s large intestine with onions and a nice herb butter is the
least of our worries. It has come to my attention that this whole
looming zombie war has taken on a thoroughly horrifying new turn. It
all started last week when upon innocently entering the kitchen, I was
assaulted by what can only be… read
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Help a
child’s eyes light up, By Bob
Robinson
The semester has only just begun and I’ve had the pleasure of working
with kindergartners, second, third and fourth graders, high school
juniors and seniors and adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It’s
fascinating to observe the differences – and similarities – in the
various age groups. I think I mentioned once that a friend of mine
referred to kindergarten students as “popcorn” – they pop up and down
as the impulse hits them. The structured environment… read
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Paint a picture of America 50
years from
now , By The Darke Knight
“There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no
matter what,” Romney states. “All right, there are 47 percent who are
with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are
victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for
them, who believe that they are entitled to healthcare, to food, to
housing, to you name it.”
Wow. Color me astonished. A “true” moment from a politician… read
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Broke
Wife, Big City… An
open letter to my dishwasher, By Aprill Brandon
I hate you, dishwasher. I hate you so much. Seriously, so much. Like,
if you were on fire and I really had to pee, I'd still use the toilet.
Because you know what? The toilet doesn't constantly remind me what a
failure at housekeeping I am. Sure, it starts to murmur something after
too many weeks of neglect but you... oooooh... YOU. There you are,
everyday, just sitting there. Needing something. You always need
something. Need emptied. Need... read
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Late-night
musings… Economic
disasters are
inevitable, By Jim Surber
Many of us like to have money without effort and like to avoid dealing
with debts. It is simple human nature. We know that this attitude can
never be sustained, but that knowledge is never strong enough to quash
the allure and desire. That is why pyramid schemes, chain letters, and
Bernie Madoff-type investments come and go throughout our history. It
is always fascinating how so many people continue to become suckers
until a key fact is recognized: They... read
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The
Beneficiaries of
our Actions, That’s My Opinion By Bob Robinson
Ackley, the Community & Lessons to be Learned - “I was showing
the
frustration… the hard work… trying to get that elusive first win…” said
cartoonist and local artist Paul Ackley on Friday. It seems that many
members of the community missed his intent. For almost every person who
commented on it, there was a different opinion. “I thought it was right
on,” said one reader. “The game is about winning. They aren’t... read
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Constitution
Day and
the Constitution, By Darke County Commissioner
Mike Stegall
Today is Constitution day in America. This holiday way
established in 2004 with the passage of an amendment by Senator Robert
Byrd to the omnibus spending bill of 2004. Before this date,
September 17th was known as “Citizenship Day”. In addition to
the
name change, the act mandates that all publicly funded educational
institutions provide education on the history of the American
Constitution. In... read
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Reintroducing
Aprill,
By Bob Robinson
When I stop and think about my journey here in Darke County, Ohio, I
sometimes become overwhelmed at how fortunate I’ve been. I sat in the
editor’s chair of The Daily Advocate for seven years and led a talented
editorial department to many team and personal awards from Associated
Press and parent company Brown Publishing. Community support grew to
the point where the oft-heard term of Daily Aggrevate my... read
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U.S.
Senator Sherrod Brown… Ensuring
a Top-Notch Education for All Ohioans
Sen. Brown believes that all Ohioans deserve access a top-notch
education. That’s why he has fought to promote early education, ensure
strong standards for public education, and improve college
affordability. Investing in Early Education… Helped secure nearly $70
million for Ohio in early childhood grant funding from the Race to the
Top Early Learning Challenge; Authored the Ready Schools Act to ensure
all schools are prepared to meet the needs of all... read
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That’s
My Opinion… Do
you want to make
a difference?, By Bob Robinson
The two individuals who had the most to do with my introduction to
substitute teaching at Woodland Heights Elementary – Susie Riegle and
Tammy Stritenburger – have moved on. But they left an indelible mark on
my life. They introduced me to the beauty and challenges of spending
the day with a group of five-, six- and seven-year-olds. Last year I
was nervous. I wasn’t sure I could handle it. Not only did I handle... read
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ORP Chairman Bob Bennett… Strickland
Should Apologize
COLUMBUS - Today, in response to Ted Strickland's attacks on Josh
Mandel to the Ohio DNC delegation, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Bob
Bennett said Ted Strickland is simply trying to deflect attention from
his failure as Chairman of the DNC platform writing committee. "Last
time I checked it's the voters who decide what candidate is fit for
office. The voters of Ohio fired Ted in 2010 and hired Josh Mandel... read
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Will
the “Great
American Experiment” survive? That’s My
Opinion, By Bob
Robinson
The conventions are over; the latest jobs report shows yet another
devastating month for jobs. The Economic Populist says that although it
fluctuates some from month to month, we need a little over 100,000 new
jobs a month just to keep up with population growth. In August we
posted 91,000. Yet the national unemployment rate dropped from 8.3
percent to 8.1 percent. If I remember right, that’s 43 straight months
of... read
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown… Standing
Up for Ohio Seniors
As a father and a grandfather, I believe we must do everything we can
to improve the economy and reduce the deficit for our children and
grandchildren. But the way to do this is not at the expense of Medicare
and Social Security benefits that seniors have earned. Some politicians
in Washington refer to Social Security and Medicare as entitlements. I
don’t use that word—simply because they’re not. They are programs
that... read
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Take
the Easy Way Out,
By The Darke Knight
Whoa!! If you are reading this, it means I finally got to Editor Bob.
I’ve been reading “his” site for the past year and haven’t seen him
mention one single word about all the columns I’ve sent him that he has
refused to publish. Too edgy, he said. Or he doesn’t want County News
Online embroiled in a lawsuit. Or I’ve crossed the line. Or whatever!!
Well maybe it’s damn well time for someone to... read
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Fuzzy
Math is Alive
& Well, That’s My Opinion By Bob
Robinson
I was watching a talk/interview show on Fox last weekend. My schedule
permits about a half hour at night, and about a half hour early in the
morning when I wake up. Weekday choices are usually WHIO. Weekend
choices are usually the Fox channel. I was astonished to hear a Dem
strategist tout Obama’s creation of millions of jobs during his time in
office while the Bush administration devastated millions of... read
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Concerns about Aflatoxin in Ohio
Corn,
By Sam Custer, OSU Extension Educator
Last week I attended a meeting that discussed Aflatoxin in our 2012
corn crop. As of today, there have been no reports of
aflatoxin
affected corn being delivered to our local receipt points.
But
given our unusual year and an upcoming harvest of a very distressed
crop I would like to share with you an update from The Ohio State
University Extension and Pierce Paul, Associate Professor. Cereal
Pathology, Epidemiology. There have been a few reports of Aspergillus
ear rot in corn in... read
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Ohio
Sec of State Jon Husted… Voting
Will Be Uniform and Accessible for Hard-Working Ohioans
Labor Day marks the official end of summer and gives us an
opportunity to celebrate the enduring American work ethic. It also
means the election season is in full swing. This year, I am proud of
the steps we are taking in each of the state’s 88 counties to ensure
busy schedules won’t keep hard-working Ohioans from participating. In
fact, starting on October 2, you can vote any hour of the day and
without ever leaving your homes. Just after the Labor Day... read
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Farm
Science Review
Approaches, By Sam Custer
Farm Science Review – September 18-20, 2012, London, Ohio - Throughout
its history, Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review has been at
the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture. The
review
will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Plan on
attending now. Tickets and golf cart rental information can
be
picked up in the OSU Extension, Darke County, office between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. For detailed information on the Farm Science Review, go
tohttp://fsr.osu.edu/... read
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U.S. Representative John Boehner… Mitt
Romney’s the “Perfect Guy at the Perfect Time” for America
In an interview with FOX News’ Bret Baier at the Republican National
Convention, Speaker John Boehner said Governor Romney has a “real
record of producing jobs,” making him “the perfect guy at the perfect
time” for families and small businesses struggling in President Obama’s
economy. Boehner also touted Paul Ryan and efforts by House Republicans
to remove government barriers to job growth and stop the president’s
small business tax hike... read
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That’s My Opinion... Our
American Uniqueness, By Bob Robinson
Every year I look forward to the Great Darke County Fair as the premier
event of the year. I scratch my head in wonder when I run into someone
who says they don’t (or won’t) go to the fair. Why? Dunno. Burned out,
I guess. Same ole’ same ole’… whatever! Maybe it’s because I’m a
“furiner and a snake in the grass” (once coined by a local official a
few years ago) and have only been fortunate enough to be around for the
last dozen years... read
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown… Stop
Sending Calls and Jobs Overseas
If you’ve had to call a major company for a service repair or to get an
answer to a question about your cable bill, chances are you’ve probably
spoken with a worker in a different time zone or on a different
continent. That’s because big companies have been shipping U.S. call
center jobs overseas for years. But when these companies send call
center jobs abroad, they don’t just frustrate consumers—they hurt our
economy as... read
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