True on Zanesville but McConnellsville is part of the region, although on the fringes. Money from other Appalachian projects affects part of eastern and southeastern Ohio as do the problems still associated with coal.

But I agree with you Kent regarding the Dew and Pop problems. Even in my own family!   One of my sons is completely hooked and when I don't buy the stuff he finds plenty of other ways to get it. Most of his friends are also hooked on Dew and assorted "energy" drinks. Of course he has bad role models as both Karen and I are huge coffee drinkers and Karen loves Diet Dew. My bet is that the same holds true from coast to coast no matter where or how you live.


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