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Dayton Daily News, June 17, 2004

Editorial

Veteran E-Dater Publishes Tales, Tips

`Every time I'd tell people about Internet dating, they'd say, `That's so funny.' You should write a book about that,' says former Kettering resident Bev Bacon. She eventually did write a book, in the form of Meet Me . . . Don't Delete Me, a guide to Internet dating.

Greene Gardens

County's premier plots on display for a pair of tours If the gardens are green, it must be garden tour season - and Greene County will be tour central in the coming days, as gardeners open their gates to the public to show off their colorful plots.

Nuts and Bolts; Dry Ideas for Wet Houses

According to the National Weather Service, rainfall for the Dayton area already was five inches above normal for the year by Tuesday. Other parts of the country, particularly the Southwest, also have taken a soaking this year. And that means if your basement tends to get a little water during and after a heavy storm, you may be experiencing worse flooding than normal this year.

Footlights; Old Friends Salute Tony Award Nominee Tom Aldredge

He starred in the comedy `Twentieth Century' Tom Aldredge didn't win the 2004 Tony Award for best featured actor in a play for his portrayal of the extremely religious Matthew Clark in the Broadway revival of the comedy Twentieth Century. But his friends in the 1946 graduating class of Oakwood High School were proud of his nomination anyway.

Energy Expert; Geothermal Heat Pumps Pricey, but Worth It

DEAR JAMES: Our church installed a geothermal heat pump. The contractor told me they are the most efficient, comfortable way to air-condition and heat homes. Would one be a good choice for my 2,000 square foot home? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency analyzed six major cities with different climates, from Burlington, Vt., to Phoenix and found that geothermal heat pumps produce the lowest year-round utility bills. Other advantages are their durability, low-maintenance and quiet operati...

Technobuddy; Ham Radio Old-Style Internet

As you might expect, I did not have a normal childhood. By the time junior high school rolled around, most guys my age lusted for - among other things - Cushman Eagle motor scooters, Wilson first basemen's mitts and a year's supply of Clearasil. I come by my nerd-dom in later life honestly. I've always had a fever for things that beep, flash and squawk. If it plugs in or has batteries, I've either had one or am saving my money to get one.

Gizmo Patrol; Cd Case with Built-in Speaker Is New 21st-Century Boom Box

For the most part, owners of modern portable music players are solitary creatures marching to a beat only they can hear through tiny earbud speakers. Sometimes isolation wears thin, though, and they want to share their music with the world.

Seen & Overheard; Spider-Man Doesn't Count.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers for a survey of spider species in the state. They say 583 species have been identified so far. And yes, of course they have a WEB site: ohiodnr.com/wildlife/resources/spider/spidersurvey - Benjamin Kline