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A Final Thought: If a tree falls in the forest...
Note on the March column: Thank you very much to the medical professionals who wrote in to help explain how a doctor might have uncrossed my ancestor’s eyes back in 1846. There were apparently several techniques, including “strabismus surgery,” which was introduced in the U.S. as early as the 1830s. This procedure involves cutting the...
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Meet the Artist: Kate Kisicki
We all see the world in a different way. The way local artist Kate Kisicki brings her view of the world to life by using bold, effervescent color is sure to make you take notice. Deeply inspired by fleeting, natural phenomena, Kate is influenced by and expresses her sublime experiences in nature and energy through her vibrant, unique strokes...
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The only way to really protect your basement from water intrusion is to stop the flow of water from the outside
Nobody wants to find out that their basement walls or foundation have water damage, acknowledges Mark Olivieri, the son in Olivieri and Son—specialists in basement waterproofing. But not knowing about a problem doesn’t mean it isn’t there. “It’s like a medical condition,” says Mark. “The earlier you catch it, the easier it is...
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The freshly expanded Permanent Floors Carpet One promises an even more immersive flooring experience
Permanent Floors Carpet One Floor & Home in Parma recently underwent a showroom renovation that opened up its space for an improved shopping experience, with more samples and displays. “We felt the time was right for an overhaul,” says Ryan Mackey, president of the family-owned and operated business in 1947. “Last year, with people...
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Your garage is sitting quietly, waiting for you to make it the new home gathering venue, workout room, playroom and more
“In or out?” That’s the question my mom would angrily pose to my brother and me as we repetitively tested the endurance of the storm door closer. That’s also the question that many parents are asking about their kid’s upcoming graduation celebration. Outside? It might rain and those giant circus tents are a pain to put up and take...
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