http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_134173559.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_134173559.html have a confession to make: I do not regularly brush my cats’ teeth.In the couple of decades that I have lived with cats, I have been generous and timely with everything else: food, water, belly rubs, dangling toys, regular visits to the vet, rabies shots, cuddling and more belly rubs. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_127175235.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_127175235.html From changing cat boxes to eating shellfish, there are a number of things that doctors say pregnant women should try to avoid during their pre-natal months.A physician assistant at Woman Care in Fairmont explained that shellfish have high levels of mercury, which can be harmful to a baby, and cat feces oftentimes contains a microscopic parasite that causes an infection called toxoplasmosis. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_120183644.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_120183644.html They’re creepy. They’re crawly. They want to live with you. And, now, just as spring is arriving, they’re on the move.No, it’s not your deadbeat cousins from Ohio.It’s ants. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_113234249.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_113234249.html When many people think of comfort, food comes into play.Comfort food is usually something we remember from our childhoods, watching our moms or grandmas make, then enjoying them with a fun conversation. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:23:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_106182458.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_106182458.html Birds can create a variety of irritating problems for homeowners or business owners. When birds are being bothersome, individuals need to examine the best way to deal with the particular bird that’s causing problems.Standard Exterminating Co. provides pest control against termites, rodents, bats and birds. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_099174748.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_099174748.html Who has time for breakfast these days?If you think of it — and if you have some — there’s always time to grab a breakfast bar from the box sitting next to the bag of bagels and boxes of instant oatmeal and whole-grain cereal. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_092181038.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_092181038.html The right and privilege to vote is something that every American automatically acquires when they turn 18.But knowing the right steps to take to participate in representative democracy is a bit more complicated than having a birthday. Typically, the process starts at the county clerk’s office. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:54:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_085175641.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_085175641.html Spring has sprung and so have the dust bunnies, so the time has come for planning a spring cleaning strategy.And even though the phrase contains the word “cleaning,” to conduct the process fully, there also should be some sorting out and getting rid of some items. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_078234547.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_078234547.html The basement walls are leaking, the asphalt driveway is cracked so bad the gravel foundation is peeking through and half of the old retaining wall in the backyard finally crumbled last week.Before you hire a home repair contractor, though, here are some headache-saving tips from Charli Fulton. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_071165050.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_071165050.html Peter Cottontail has never left such pretty eggs before. These days, Easter eggs are breaking out of their shells. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_064200713.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_064200713.html Over the past few years, many have racked their brains attempting to come up with a way to reduce greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere and protect the planet’s environment. Reduced emissions from cars was one idea that is being implemented, and recycling programs have also sprung up all over the country. However, another idea set off a light bulb in many people’s heads. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:48:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_057184906.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_057184906.html Households are seeing the effects of increased gasoline prices, and many are taking measures to save gas and money.“The rise in gasoline prices certainly makes people more conscious on how much they spend at the pump,” Kelly Bragg, program coordinator for the West Virginia Division of Energy, said. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:27:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_050182826.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_050182826.html For Josh Leeper, being on the drumline at his high school band is “a two for one,” he said.“You get to hang with your friends, and you get to play music.” Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_043200125.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_043200125.html Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and millions around the country have been buying that tasty treat that is synonymous with the holiday — chocolate. Area businesses have been gearing up for Valentine’s Day for weeks. Store shelves have been filled with a savory selection of chocolates, and one local business owner is actually striving to help keep those shelves stocked with all kinds of Valentine’s Day goodies. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_036182350.html http://www.timeswv.com/take_five/local_story_036182350.html Read the label of ingredients or the warning sheet that comes with your favorite OTC (over-the-counter) cough or cold remedy.Taking the extra time to inform yourself can spare you bad side effects if you are taking a prescription drug for a chronic health condition, like high blood pressure, says Joseph Frederick.