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Joe Hazelbaker is an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and a small sporting goods retail business owner. He lives in Southeastern Ohio with his daughter.

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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should teens have credit cards?: 1 of 61
Recent surveys show that over eighty percent of graduating seniors not only have credit cards, but have credit card debt. Moreover, on average, approximately twenty percent of bankruptcy filings each year are made by college students. Clearly, teens and college students are having trouble managing their finances and their cre... More..
Business > Starting a Business What you need to know about starting your own business: 1 of 39
As an attorney and small business owner, I meet with lots of people who want to start their new business, but aren't sure where to begin. At first, all of the obstacles that must be overcome to get from point "A" to point "B" seem insurmountable. And that's just to get your business started!This article covers the basics of c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Is hunting animals a legitimate sport?: 1 of 24
A sport is, by definition, an activity requiring athletic skill or prowess and of a competitive nature. Many textbook definitions include "hunting" as an example of the term. In its purest form, I too believe hunting belongs in that category. Unfortunately, however, too often hunting is pursued in an unethical and unsportsman... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Explaining the popularity of Texas holdem poker: 1 of 24
"A minute to learn and a lifetime to master" is the popular description of Texas hold'em and explains its allure to card players worldwide. Once popular, then obscure, now hugely popular again, Texas holdem is being played online and in the living rooms, poker rooms, and league halls across the United States. Texas Hold'em is... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should "deadbeat dads" face jail time?: 1 of 21
Parents, who are required to pay child support, whether they are the father or the mother, should face the possibility of confinement if they refuse to meet their obligations without good reason. Thus, the answer to this question is "yes", but should include "deadbeat moms" as well as "deadbeat dads".Child support is a legal ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice How to get out of a speeding ticket: 1 of 20
Practicing law in a college town for many years now, I've had an occasion or two to counsel a client on dealing with all manner of traffic violations, from speeding to DUI. Let's face it: if an officer has initiated the effort to pull you over, you are more likely than not going to get a ticket. As the saying goes, you only h... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Essential gear for day hikes: 1 of 18
When packing your daypack, you always start with gear known as the "10 essentials". To turn a popular phrase, "don't leave home without them!" I've included the list of these 10 must-haves below.In addition, you need to pack gear that will help you enjoy your trip. To do that you need to think about the type of hike, the dura... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment The purpose of black paint, or "eye black", under athletes' eyes: 1 of 18
The reasons for applying black paint, "eye black", or (these days) glare strips to an athlete's face have evolved over the years. The original inspiration, and still a valid reason today, for the application of dark substances under each eye is to reduce glare reflecting from the Athlete's skin into their eyes. However, such ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care How to reduce and combat body odor: 1 of 18
For most people, beating body odor is a function of clean bodies and clean clothes. Allow bacteria to build up in either one, and body odor will become a problem. You can cover it up to a certain extent, but the root problem will not be addressed.Despite popular belief, sweat in healthy individuals is nearly odorless. However... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Why planting trees is great for the atmosphere: 1 of 17
Ahh, the carbon cycle. How could something so simple be so important? And how do trees fit in? If you've temporarily blanked on what the carbon cycle is, let me give you a brief refresher.The carbon cycle, as the name implies, is the movement of carbon through the Earth system. For the most part, carbon is present in the atmo... More..