Some Thoughts on the FTC and Skechers Shape-Ups
False information comes at a hefty price, apparently. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently slapped shoe-maker giant Skechers with a whopping $40 million fine. This stems from the company’s allegedly false claims that their line of Shape-ups shoes would “help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs, and abdominal muscles.” Incorrect claims […]
FAVC Results
Girls Results 1st of 8 teams with 142 points Discus Lizzy Compton 84’11” 6th Caroline Schulte 73’6” Shot Put Lizzy Compton 24’5” Caroline Schulte 21’6” Long Jump Haley Jena 14’11 ½” 3rd Sara Bostroem 12’7” High Jump Ashley Curtner 4’10” tie 4th Mira Alexander 4’6” 7th Pole Vault […]
Tribune Tries It: Arizona Arnold Palmer Vs. Diet Snapple Half & Half
With Summer right around the corner, the need for a refreshing beverage is at its highest level of the year. With the rise of popularity of half tea/lemonade drinks one no longer has to choose between either iced tea or lemonade. But which is the better choice, Arizona’s Arnold Palmer or Snapple’s diet Half and […]
Tribune Tries It: Kings Island
Kings Island is known by many as a fun amusement park full of thrill-seeking roller coasters and exciting water rides. It is said that the fun never stops when you visit Kings Island. In many ways, this is true. However, in many ways it is not true. I made the huge mistake of going to […]
Michigan Teen Makes Prom Dress Out Of Starburst Wrappers
Diane McNease, got the idea for her prom dress when she saw a friend folding starburst wrappers to make a bracelet. Eighteen thousand wrappers later, she had her own creation. It took McNease a year-and-a-half to collect all the wrappers, and five months to make her prom dress. The dress also features a black satin “ball gown” skirt […]
News in Brief
News in Brief School plans to take Junior’s to Zoo “just in case’ Body of missing man found gambling in Las Vegas Honey badger takes what it wants, which apparently is chocolate ice cream Eight year old comes home from summer camp to find his worst fears have been confirmed, his parents moved while he […]
FAVC Girls Make History
The Talawanda Girls’ Track Team participated in the FAVC West Division Final League meet on Friday, May 11 and took home the championship trophy with a total score of 142 points, which has not happened since 1989. Top performers were Jessica Tegge, who was named FAVC runner of the year. Kyra Reinsenfeld won the pole […]
Presidential Rumers
The presidential race is in full swing, and so are the rumors; vicious lies meant to attack the other party. These rumors, intended to tarnish the “bad guy’s” reputation, also have an unintentional effect of muddying the water of the already swampiest plitical murk. To help you make the best choice in this coming presidential […]
A Delicious Chocolate-Caramel Iced Coffee
Some of the best recipes are the ones that don’t require strict adherence to measurements. Here is such a recipe, with a taste that will blow your mind and leave your tongue in a state of euphoria. Here’s the directions: You’ll need: Ice Coffee Chocolate Milk Caramel Sugar, if desired Here’s what to do: Choose […]