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• Handful of Ohio State students face glitch when trying to vote

  08-11-2016 23:50
  
  At the Ohio Union on the Ohio State University campus, one of Franklin County's busiest polling places, the vagaries of college life led to some voting confusion about ID rules and probably a change in training for future poll workers. A handful of students protested when told they would have to vote by provisional ballots because the university had moved them to different dorms from the ones listed on their voter registrations. Poll workers have been taught that voters who live somewhere other
  
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• Circleville man charged with murder

  08-11-2016 23:43
  
  CIRCLEVILLE - Circleville Police are investigating a homicide that happened around 8:45 a.m. Monday.Authorities received a call of man dead in a home on Houston Street. Officers confirmed the death upon arriving on scene.The man was identified as 57-year-old Thomas Mead.Mead's body was transferred to the Montgomery County Coroner's office for an autopsy.Adam Hudson, 31, of Circleville was arrested and charged with murder in Mead's death.Circleville Police are still investigating the case.
  
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• Few problems reported as Election Day goes into last hours before polls close

  08-11-2016 23:41
  
  As polling traffic picks up with voters casting evening ballots, elections officials are hoping that this Election Day wraps up without widespread or major problems. "The day isn't over, but so far it's been pretty good," said Aaron Sellers, a spokesman for the Franklin County Board of Elections. In central Ohio and throughout the state, there have been scattered reports of snags, including long lines and a paper-ballot shortage, and a few accusations of voter intimidation and inappropriate camp
  
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• Columbus Children's Theatre to Present the Best Christmas Pageant Ever

  08-11-2016 22:57
  Columbus Children's Theatre will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever November 25 - December 18 at Park Street Theatre located at 512 Park Street. Written by Barbara Robins on This production is directed by William Goldsmith .
  
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• Route 42 in Delaware County reopens after morning crash

  08-11-2016 22:47
  
  Route 42 north of the city of Delaware is now open, after it was shut down much of today because of a one-vehicle crash and downed power lines.
  
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• Reynoldsburg Police arrest murder suspect from September

  08-11-2016 22:20
  
  REYNOLDSBURG - Reynoldsburg Detectives and SWAT officers arrested a primary suspect who murdered a man in September on Tuesday.Santanio Carpenter was murdered outside his apartment at Century City Drive West.Lance Ford was arrested for the murder of Carpenter without incident and taken to the Franklin County Jail.Detectives are still working to get more information on a motive behind this murder.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• 5 things that have correctly predicted the presidential election for decades

  08-11-2016 22:08
  
  In such a tumultuous election year, it’s hard to know what to expect on November 8th. There are, however, a few tried and true predictors of U.S. presidential elections that have weighed in yet again. Sure, one’s a monkey and another’s based on the sales of Halloween masks. But combined, they have an estimated 112 years of successful predictions to their names. And currently, these five offbeat predictors are skewing 3-2 in favor of Donald Trump.1. Benjamin Franklin Elementary
  
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• Central Ohio woman turns 105 on Election Day

  08-11-2016 21:30
  "I've seen a lot of changes,” Louise Roy said.Roy is 105 years young today.“We didn't have freezers and that type of thing,” Roy said when reflecting on her earlier years.The biggest development in her lifetime has been washing machines.“I spent the afternoon shoving overalls on a washboard,” Roy said.
  When she was born, women didn't have the right to vote. So not only is her 105th birthday a milestone today, her 21st birthday fell on election day.“When I was
  
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• Warrior Wear, Yoga Clothing Line for Men, Launches

  08-11-2016 21:00
  
  “How to make an iconic men’s yoga short?” recalled Jered Seibert at the recent launch of his Kickstarter-funded men’s yoga clothing company Warrior Wear at Yoga on High. Indeed, many men have problems with yoga clothes. While some men wear basketball or running shorts to yoga, these garments often bunch up during yoga moves. Also […]
  
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• Ex-cop emotional as he testifies he feared for his life before fatal shooting

  08-11-2016 20:51
  
  CINCINNATI -- A former police officer on trial for murder testified Tuesday that he feared for his life when he fatally shot an unarmed motorist during a traffic stop.Ray Tensing, who was fired by the University of Cincinnati after the July 2015 shooting of Sam DuBose near the campus, also testified that the Confederate flag on the T-shirt he was wearing that day was under his uniform had no meaning to him. He reportedly said the shirt was old and given to him by a relative.Tensing broke down on
  
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• Former University of Cincinnati police officer in murder trial: 'He's going to run me over'

  08-11-2016 20:49
  
  CINCINNATI — A white former police officer on trial for murder testified Tuesday that he feared for his life when he fatally shot an unarmed black motorist during a traffic stop and that the Confederate emblem he was wearing at the time meant nothing to him. Ray Tensing, who was fired by the University of Cincinnati after the July 2015 shooting of Sam DuBose near the campus, was overcome with emotion and paused at least twice during his testimony.
  
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• Strong turnout, few snags reported on Election Day in central Ohio

  08-11-2016 20:44
  
  Voters, observers and elections officials say voter turnout still appears strong throughout central Ohio. Despite scattered reports of snags and long lines, voter advocates said, problems don't seem to be widespread. By about 1 p.m., more than a quarter of Franklin County's 843,443 registered voters had cast ballots, either in person or by absentee voting, according to the Franklin County Board of Elections.
  
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• Trump campaign files lawsuit in Nevada over early voting

  08-11-2016 20:31
  
  Donald Trump’s campaign filed a lawsuit against the Clark County registrar, accusing him of intentionally coordinating with Democratic activists “in order to skew the vote unlawfully in favor of Democratic candidates.”The suit alleges that the polls were open beyond closing time on Friday, the last day of early voting, and an emergency hearing on the matter is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET in the matter.Clark County had a record-breaking number of early voters, exceeding 57,000 by 10
  
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• Nationwide recall of overdose-reversing naloxone kits

  08-11-2016 20:02
  
  Teleflex Medical has issued a nationwide recall of their naloxone kits with MAD nasal atomizers.The recall doesn't affect the medication itself, only the part of the device that's used to administer the drug.The MAD nasal atomizer dispenses naloxone into the patient's nose during an opoid overdose.Teleflex Medical says the device could be faulty, shooting a stream of naloxone into the nose instead of a mist, which could make the medicine less effective.The recall affects naloxone kits with the t
  
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• Trump casts his ballot: 'It's a great honor, a tremendous honor' (VIDEO)

  08-11-2016 19:54
  
  Donald Trump has voted in New York City.Hundreds of onlookers watched as Trump, his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka, and son-in-law Jared arrived Tuesday morning at their polling place at a public school on Manhattan's East Side.Trump said: "it's a great honor, a tremendous honor" to be casting his ballot.He said he's feeling confident about the outcome, citing "tremendous enthusiasm."As for his longstanding concerns about voter fraud, he says. "We're always concerned about that."His final message
  
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• Long lines, but few problems reported on Election Day in central Ohio

  08-11-2016 19:45
  
  Voters, observers and elections officials continue to report brisk-but-steady activity at central Ohio polling sites. By about 1 p.m., more than a quarter of Franklin County's 843,443 registered voters had cast ballots, either in person or by absentee voting, according to the Franklin County Board of Elections. Lines have been long at some precincts. But snags seem relatively few so far, despite much-publicized fears about vote-rigging.
  
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• Former University of Cincinnati police officer in murder trial: I feared for my life

  08-11-2016 19:31
  
  CINCINNATI — A white former police officer on trial for murder testified Tuesday that he feared for his life when he fatally shot an unarmed black motorist during a traffic stop. Ray Tensing, who was fired by the University of Cincinnati after the July 2015 shooting of Sam DuBose near the campus, also testified that the Confederate flag on the T-shirt he was wearing that day was under his uniform had no meaning to him.
  
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• Wisconsin revokes season tickets for 2 fans wearing Obama, Clinton noose costume

  08-11-2016 19:27
  
  University of Wisconsin-Madison officials have revoked season tickets for two football fans who wore a costume that involved one wearing masks of President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with a noose around their necks.The other wore a Donald Trump mask and led the first man around by the noose.The unidentified men wore the costume at the Oct. 29 game against Nebraska.The Wisconsin State Journal reported that Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the faculty senate Monday the tickets were revoked beca
  
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• Columbus Rotary: Cancer Support Community

  08-11-2016 19:12 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Theatre Review: Electric Performances Enliven CATCO’s Dry Gross Indecency

  08-11-2016 19:00
  
  CATCO opened a regional premiere of Moises Kaufman’s Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde in a production directed by Steven C. Anderson last weekend. Kaufman uses Oscar Wilde’s public downfall in the Victorian judicial system – beautifully depicted here in Michael S. Brewer’s set as a labyrinth – as a springboard. The play tackles […]
  
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• Traffic in Delaware County tied up on Route 42 because of crash

  08-11-2016 18:44
  
  Both directions of Route 42 north of the city of Delaware will be shut down for several hours because of a crash and downed power lines.
  
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• Former Cincinnati police officer in murder trial: I feared for my life

  08-11-2016 18:38
  
  CINCINNATI — A white former police officer on trial for murder testified Tuesday that he feared for his life when he fatally shot an unarmed black motorist during a traffic stop. Ray Tensing, who was fired by the University of Cincinnati after the July 2015 shooting of Sam DuBose near the campus, also testified that the Confederate flag on the T-shirt he was wearing that day was under his uniform had no meaning to him.
  
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• Columbus man charged with terrorism

  08-11-2016 18:28
  The government says a 20-year-old Columbus man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group has been arrested while attempting to fly to Libya. Aaron Daniels was taken into custody Monday at John Glenn Columbus International Airport after a monthslong investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Benjamin Glassman.
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: The Latest on Election Day 2016

  08-11-2016 18:15
  The Latest on Election Day 2016 (all times EST):12 p.m.Billionaire Warren Buffett is devoting part of Election Day to get-out-the-vote efforts - as he helps drive voters to the polls on a trolley he hired.The longtime Democrat had promised to help boost turnout at a Hillary Clinton rally in Omaha in August. Buffett says some people have it tougher than others - maybe an illness or trouble with their car. He says he wants to do his part so everyone gets a chance to vote.More than 1,000 people hav
  
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• Man charged with murder after beating son a decade ago

  08-11-2016 18:14
  
  Almost 10 years have passed since Michael Robinson beat his infant son nearly to death — the injuries to the child's brain so profound that Dana Robinson lived a life filled with medical complications and chronic pain before he died in his bed at the age of 9 last year.
  
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• Jury chosen for trial of Hillsboro mayor/comedian Drew Hastings

  08-11-2016 18:08
  
  HILLSBORO, Ohio — A jury was chosen Monday for the trial of a veteran standup comedian who has appeared on late-night TV and is now an Ohio mayor accused of official misconduct. Two-term Republican Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings faces four felony counts, The Times-Gazette in Hillsboro http://bit.ly/2fiauI3 reported.
  
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• Theatre Review: Short North Stage’s Darkly Beautiful Kiss of the Spider Woman

  08-11-2016 18:00
  
  Short North Stage delivers another triumph with its lavish production, directed by Michael Licata, of an underrated musical by the team Kander and Ebb (with book by Terrence  McNally after the Manuel Puig novel) Kiss of the Spider Woman. This musical won seven Tonys and three Drama Desk Awards when it premiered on Broadway in 1993, […]
  
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• Thanksgiving Day shopping is here to stay...with some tweaks

  08-11-2016 17:45
  
  NEW YORK -- Thanksgiving Day shopping - a delight to some, an anathema to others - isn't going away, but some stores are rethinking their strategies on whether it makes sense to be open on the holiday itself.Many of the nation's major mall operators and the big retailers that anchor them, such as Toys R Us, J.C. Penney, and Macy's, are sticking with what they want to be a new tradition, kicking off the holiday shopping season on Thanksgiving Day.Others, including the Mall of America, the nation'
  
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• Columbus Voters Mostly Reporting Short Wait Times at Polling Locations This Morning

  08-11-2016 17:45
  
  So far, so good. Columbus voters have largely reported short wait times at polling locations across the city this morning, generally citing between a 10 to 30 minute wait to vote. Early morning voters who attempted to beat the pre-work rush seemed to have few problems getting in and out in a timely fashion. “I […]
  
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• Pokébap Opens in Dublin this Friday

  08-11-2016 17:20
  
  After some delays in construction, Pokébap, Dublin’s fast-casual poké shop, opens its doors this Friday, November 11. Co-owner David Kim said the restaurant is focused on healthful food items inspired by Hawaiian and Californian poké appreciated by him and business partner Seas Kim. Their finalized menu features four specialty poké bowls. The Garden is vegetarian, […]
  
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• Columbus City Council Meeting 11/7/16

  08-11-2016 16:19 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Clinton casts her ballot: 'It is the most humbling feeling' (VIDEO)

  08-11-2016 16:18
  
  CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Seeking to become the nation's first female president, Hillary Clinton cast her ballot Tuesday and settled down to wait for the country to make its choice.The Democratic nominee and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, voted at an elementary school near their home in suburban New York before greeting supporters waiting for her outside."It is the most humbling feeling," she said of voting for herself for president. "I know how much responsibility goes with this."It was a
  
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• Morning voting in Ohio is smooth despite long lines

  08-11-2016 16:16
  
  Voting is brisk in Franklin County this morning, with long lines in some areas but no major glitches, election officials say. "We're working through a normal presidential cycle," said Aaron Sellers, spokesman for the Franklin County Board of Elections. "The mornings are very busy." He said the board has received hundreds, if not thousands, of calls. But Sellers said there have been "no major issues" with voting.
  
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• Gay Street Hosting First Ever Soirée Event on Thursday Night

  08-11-2016 16:02
  
  If you love the Gay Street area in Downtown Columbus but aren’t sure how to show it, then this Thursday night consider your calendar already booked. The Gay Street Collaborative Business Association is hosting its first ever Gay Street Soirée fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Vault. Attendance to the event is […]
  
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• Concert Review: Elle King at Express LIVE!

  08-11-2016 15:45
  
  Just a few weeks after her excellent opening stint for the Dixie Chicks at Nationwide Arena, Elle King returned to her once-hometown of Columbus on Friday night for her very own headlining show at Express LIVE! Austin, Texas export Paul Cauthen served as King’s opener, playing several tracks off of his just-released debut album, My […]
  
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• Tell us about your voting experience

  08-11-2016 15:25
  
  Elections officials and political observers will be keeping a close eye on the voting today. The heated presidential election has created a considerable amount of interest — and concern — about the voting process.
  
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• Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ now Uber driver in Cleveland

  08-11-2016 15:12
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A California woman stumbled upon a voice from the past during a trip to Ohio when she discovered her Uber driver was the man behind America Online’s famous “You’ve Got Mail” greeting.
  
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• Election Day 2016: 10 things to watch

  08-11-2016 15:00
  WASHINGTON -- Grab some snacks, the TV remote, your calculator and a schedule of poll closings. You might also want to caffeinate because it could be a late night.The tumult and tedium of Campaign 2016 finally culminates Tuesday as the nation chooses among Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and a variety of third-party types.The action will roll from east coast to west, from pre-dawn voting in New Hampshire to late-night poll closes in Alaska.Some things to watch for as the autumn of our campaign dis
  
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• Concert Preview: Rüfüs Du Sol

  08-11-2016 14:30
  
  2016 has been a banner year for Sydney, Australia’s EDM exports Rüfüs Du Sol. The trio, comprised of musicians Tyrone Lindqvist (vocals and guitar), Jon George (keyboards), and James Hunt (drums), have already conquered the Australian charts with two consecutive number one albums: recently-released Bloom, and their 2013 debut, Atlas. “You May Be Right,” Bloom‘s lead […]
  
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• Ohio Politics Now: Nearly 1.8 million people cast ballots early

  08-11-2016 13:35
  
  The polls are open. You have until 7:30 p.m. to get out and vote. Go do it if you haven’t already.
  
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• Dispatch Poll: What Ohioans have to say about fears of ‘rigged’ election

  08-11-2016 13:10
  
  In the Dispatch Poll, we asked respondents if they thought the results of the presidential election will be counted accurately – or not? Here’s what they had to say:
  
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• 10 things you need to know before heading to polls today

  08-11-2016 13:00
  
  Finally, it's Election Day. If you haven't voted yet, we've got you covered with answers to last-minute questions, from what to bring to the polling location, to what polling observers are supposed to do, and even how to find out more about the candidates and issues on your ballot before you enter the voting booth.
  
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• Board of Elections emphasizes ballot security

  08-11-2016 12:58
  
  It's an elaborate process that is a necessity.
  "I would agree with that, absolutely," David Payne said.
  Payne, the Franklin County Board of Elections deputy director, says when you come to vote on Election Day your ballot will be secure.
  That's because elections in Ohio follow mandates and directives from the Ohio Secretary of State.
  "And, as our Secretary of State is fond of saying, 'In Ohio, it's easy to vote and hard to cheat'," Payne said.
  Each ballot machine has a lock and tag with a seal a
  
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• Many in Ohio fear votes won’t be counted

  08-11-2016 12:31
  
  Is today’s election rigged? Many Ohioans apparently think so. Despite repeated assurances from elections officials, only 57 percent of voters are confident their vote in the 2016 presidential election will be accurately counted, a new Dispatch Poll shows. “Each election cycle, ballots are counted for people who are no longer alive, but somehow found their way to a polling stations on election day,” said poll participant Michael F. Abernathy Jr., 36, of Wooster, the vice preside
  
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• Polls are open. Here are 10 things you need to know

  08-11-2016 12:30
  
  Finally, it's Election Day. If you haven't voted yet, we've got you covered with answers to last-minute questions, from what to bring to the polling location, to what polling observers are supposed to do, and even how to find out more about the candidates and issues on your ballot before you enter the voting booth.
  
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• Orlando to buy Pulse nightclub, turn it into memorial

  08-11-2016 12:13
  
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  mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">The city of Orlando, Florida, has announced plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub and eventually convert the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history into a memorial.Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer told the Orlando Sentinel mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-f
  
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• Plan for new Ohio State sports complex will mean razing some of Buckeye Village

  08-11-2016 11:56
  
  Plans for a new sports facility at Ohio State University call for demolition of a chunk of the Buckeye Village housing complex for married students. That came as a surprise to residents, who learned last week that they'll be living next to a construction site starting in June — if they even have a place.
  
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• Justice Insider: Man who stumbled over cliff near Scioto River says he was being chased

  08-11-2016 11:44
  
  First responders were called just before 5 a.m. Monday to the Northwest Side after a man said he fell approximately two stories off a cliff near the intersection of Cranston and Riverside drives along the Scioto River.
  
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• Discounts & freebies available on Election Day

  08-11-2016 11:43
  
  Krispy Kreme: Show your "I voted" sticker and get a free doughnut.7-Eleven: Free cup of coffee. Deal is available through the 7-Eleven mobile app.White Castle: Free gallon of ice tea with purchase of Crave Case.Customers must present a coupon in restaurant or use the promo code: USA if ordering online.Bob Evans: Get 30% off your entire dine-in or carryout order with coupon.Gold's Gym: Bring a valid "I voted" sticker and get free access for the day.Great American Cookies: Show your "I voted" stic
  
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• Theodore Decker commentary: Hold your nose if you have to, but vote

  08-11-2016 11:38
  
  I used to be a terrible eater, and dinnertime in my house inevitably sank into a bitter stalemate between me and my parents. Where they saw hearty meat-and-potatoes nourishment, I gagged at the thought of gristle and lumps.
  
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