Rachel Ward

Obama 'Suits Up' For Inauguration Day

Rachel Ward — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:41:00 +0000

All eyes will be on the First Lady Michelle Obama's fashion choices at Monday's inaugural events. Presidential fashions do make history — think Ronald Reagan's brown suits, or Jimmy Carter's cardigans.

Ohio Bill Would Ban Exotic Animals As Pets

Rachel Ward — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:48:00 +0000

Exotic animals are already restricted in many states. Lawmakers in Ohio are considering legislation that would ban dozens of exotic animals as pets. Among other things, owners would have to apply for permits for existing animals.

Why you love Upstate NY

Rachel Ward — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:32:32 +0000

We asked our friends on Twitter, Facebook and elsewhere what they love about upstate New York, for a special upstate Valentine.

Following the Power Lines

Rachel Ward — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:41:44 +0000

We're drilling for gas, planning pipes from Canadian tar sands, and pumping millions of dollars into green energy projects.

But the energy mix that we'll end up with in New York State is still a work in progress. What do we want to see powering our toasters and laptops in the years to come?

We've posed those questions to a panel of experts, to find out what's being built, how the marketplace might shake out, and what the social and political ramifications are of how we produce and consume power.

Turkey Joints That Taste Like Candy

Rachel Ward — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Part of an ongoing series on unique holiday dishes

Each fall when it turns cold, a candy maker in Rome, N.Y., kicks into production on a confection known as turkey joints.

And each year as Christmas approaches, I receive a jar of these bone-shaped candies in my shoe. My mother-in-law, Miriam Ganze, claims that leaving gifts in your shoes is a bona fide European tradition for the 6th of December — St.