I was fighting with my hose this past weekend and started thinking about those.  Does anyone have one?  Do they really work?  If they do, I'm going to seriously think about getting one.

You’ve probably been cheating on your taxes and didn’t even know it! But that’s all about to change. A bill passed in the Senate yesterday will make it easier for states to collect lost sales tax on internet purchases. Although sales taxes are officially required in most states, many online retailers are able to get around collecting them.   The new bill, which has President Obama’s support, will address this issue. States are in favor of the bill since it will help them regain lost revenue, but small businesses may suffer under the new requirements.

Do you shop online? Do you ever pay use taxes when you file your state tax return? What do you think of this bill?

And you thought your bathroom was dirty. Research revealed the top germ-ridden spots in the average kitchen, and it’s enough to turn your stomach (in more ways than one). Refrigerator water dispensers were found to be the number-one grossest thing in the kitchen, thanks to levels of mold and bacteria experts called “concerning.” Appliances and tools like blenders, spatulas and can openers, as well as refrigerator drawers and freezer ice makers, were found to have traces of E. coli, salmonella and listeria.

How often do you clean your kitchen? Do you consider yourself a germaphobe? What do you think is the dirtiest spot in your kitchen?

(By Amy Wicks)

It's that time of year when the fitting rooms at your local department store are full of girls trying on potential prom dresses. I don't know about you, but I have such wonderful memories of prom. I wore a vintage cream-colored dress (with gloves — I know) and dark blue Stuart Weitzman shoes that I have to admit, I still pull out from time to time. The whole look cost around $400. At the time, I thought that was kind of extravagant, but it turns out I have nothing on the girls who are attending prom this year. A new survey from Visa found that on average, families will spend $1,139 on prom this year. This figure is up 40 percent from 2011, when they spent $807.

That's not to say girls aren't spending more money on dresses and sometimes buying at least two pairs of shoes (one pair for the dance and one pair for afterward). But transportation and restaurant costs add up, too.

Do you remember how much you spent on your prom? Does this figure sound crazy to you? Discuss!

Get tested: Going to an allergist and getting skin tests will determine what specific allergens you’re more susceptible to and the best treatment options.

• Watch the windows: Leaving the window open for a few hours can be the equivalent of a pollen home invasion. Keep car windows closed as well.
• Replace air filters often: If you live in a home or apartment with an HVAC system, it’s important to change out the filter every one to three months to make sure the allergens aren't entering your home. Dr. Kim says this can reduce the amount of pollen in your home by 90 percent.
• Keep it cool: Dust mites and mold thrive in the heat and humidity. The Mayo Clinic recommends setting your home thermostat at 70 degrees and use dehumidifiers to keep relative humidity no higher than 50 percent.
• Shower after being outdoors: When you’re outside for a long period of time, pollen and other allergens can collect on your skin. Washing well prevents them from spreading to furniture, clothing or bedsheets. The same goes for the clothes you wear outdoors.
• Schedule outside time wisely: Dr. Rambasek recommends limiting outdoor activities to certain times of day, “like going for your daily run in the very early morning before the pollen count peaks.” Pollen counts are also lower after sunset.

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Casey Cook - Oak Harbor

Matthew Morton - Clyde

Brook Wilber - Oregon

Sara Tecco - Rossford

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