Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:14:24 GMT
POLAND, Ohio- Poland High School has been evacuated following a "suspicious odor" in one of the school's rooms. Poland Schools Superintendent Don Dailey said that students and staff have been safely evacuatedMore >>
POLAND, Ohio- Poland High School is back in session following an evacuation due to a "suspicious odor" in one of the school's rooms. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:55:57 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio- Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has applied to have his law license reinstated now that he's served a six-month suspension related to ethics violations. Dann resigned as Ohio'sMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio- Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has applied to have his law license reinstated now that he's served a six-month suspension related to ethics violations.More >>
With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to...More >>
With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:30:49 GMT
NEWELL, W.Va.- For the first time in Homer Laughlin China's 142 year history, there's a woman at the reins. The president and owner of the largest remaining pottery in U.S. says the barriers are downMore >>
NEWELL, W.Va.- For the first time in Homer Laughlin China's 142 year history, there's a woman at the reins. The largest remaining pottery in the U.S. is moving forward with the first female president and new technology.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:13:57 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week. Back in 1913 when it was formed, cancer was a lesser threatMore >>
NEW YORK (AP) - The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:10:14 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - A lawyer says that a missing Springfield school board member and attorney found in Wisconsin had medical issues. In a press release, Attorney John B. Juhasz said that John SchoenikeMore >>
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - A lawyer says that a missing Springfield school board member and attorney found in Wisconsin had medical issues.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:00:45 GMT
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) - Three sisters say they were kicked out of a suburban Philadelphia mall after refusing to remove profanity-laden hats expressing their hatred of breast cancer. Zakia Clark andMore >>
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) - Three sisters say they were kicked out of a suburban Philadelphia mall after refusing to remove profanity-laden hats expressing their hatred of breast cancer.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:56:00 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Police are looking for a suspect who may be armed and dangerous after a shooting leaves one dead and one injured in Youngstown.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Police are looking for a suspect who may be armed and dangerous after a shooting leaves one dead and one injured in Youngstown.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:53:17 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Federal and Ohio officials couldn't agree on spending for a state-run stopgap health insurance plan that covers Ohioans who can't get coverage elsewhere, so the U.S. government willMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Federal and Ohio officials couldn't agree on spending for a state-run stopgap health insurance plan that covers Ohioans who can't get coverage elsewhere, so the U.S. government will take it over, state officials said Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:47:03 GMT
LIBERTY, Ohio - Police are investigating an accident after a charter bus flipped over its side in Liberty. The accident occurred on Tuesday around 11:30 p.m. on Interstate 80 W near the Hubbard exit. OSPMore >>
LIBERTY, Ohio - Police are investigating an accident after a charter bus flipped over its side in Liberty.More >>
When traveling abroad, one must remember Dorothy’s famous words that you’re not in Kansas anymore. There are many dangers that one can face in a new and different environment and the best way to protect yourself is to be well aware of possible dangers before you depart. Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and pleasant trip.
Read up on what The State Department has to say. The State Department does an excellent job of watching out for our safety and protecting us in our travels by providing Travel Warnings. (advising Americans to avoid certain countries), Public Announcements (postings of significant risks to the security of American travelers) and Consular Information Sheets for every country in the world. Be sure to check in when planning your trip, and before you leave.
Remember that you are a guest in a different country. Do your best to blend in with the locals by taking note of their dress and behavior. Buy or borrow a book from the library that teaches you about the local customs and beliefs.
Try to stay in areas where there are lots of people and avoid wandering around new places where there is the possibility of getting lost or disoriented.
Feel free to make friends with locals, but remember that they are still strangers and you do not know them. Be cautious of information that you share - especially about where you are staying.
Make a copy of your passport and locate the U.S. Embassy in the country you will be visiting before you leave. Should you encounter any danger, the U.S. Embassy is there to help and protect you. Having proper proof of identity will help ensure a safe and speedy return home.
Map out a sight-seeing route before you leave the hotel. This will minimize your chances of getting lost. It is also a good idea to ask for a contact card at your hotel so that you can return or contact them in case you do get lost.
Learn enough of the language to communicate. Not only will you be glad you did when it comes time to request assistance, but locals will respond warmly to you when they see that you are making an attempt to speak their language. Nothing goes over worse with strangers than to assume the whole world speaks ones own language.
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