Lifestyle Stories from June 23, 2013 (Change date)
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Tourism reaches beyond beaches in N.H., Maine, Vt.Jun 23, 2013 5:45 am - CONCORD, N.H. — While plenty of tourists will be heading to northern New England’s ocean and lake locations this summer, others will be exploring options beyond the beac...
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Could Paula Deen’s words bring down her empire?Jun 25, 2013 2:07 pm - NEW YORK — Paula Deen should hope for more fans like Jennifer Everett of Tyler, Texas, who carried a shopping bag filled with $53 worth of merchandise from the celebrity...
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Dog birth control shots could limit populationsJun 25, 2013 6:16 am - LOS ANGELES — A decade ago, the Rosebud Sioux Indians in South Dakota were paying people to catch and shoot wild dogs. Dogs that weren’t caught were covered in mange and...
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Enjoy a theme park like a VIPJun 25, 2013 6:32 am - America’s biggest theme parks will pack in around 120 million people this year. That’s a lot of standing in long lines for roller coasters, juggling show schedules and ...
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When car rental reservations aren’t honoredJun 25, 2013 6:16 am - We’re sorry, sir, but we don’t have any cars left. That was my unpleasant welcome to Michigan by Hertz. I had a reservation. They saw the reservation. The problem: Hertz...
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Multiple options available to clean algae and other stainsJun 23, 2013 4:00 am - Q. The question I have relates to having my roof shingles replaced in 2003 with gray, 25-year Owens Corning fiberglass/asphalt shingles. As time has gone on, the shingle...
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Furniture restorer fixes up fine leatherJun 25, 2013 6:17 am - Restorer's best work done on faded leather furniture
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How to repair a drafty windowJun 23, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Every winter the windows in my home are so cold that I have to place blankets over them to keep the room warm. The windows are in a 1950s home and there are storm win...
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This season’s hot color is stylish and safe for years to comeJun 25, 2013 6:16 am - The title “Fifty Shades of Grey” may have been one of the most talked-about books in recent memory, but it also describes the latest trend to hit home decor. According t...
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Vibration, differing opinions puzzle car ownerJun 23, 2013 12:10 am - Q. I read your column regularly, though I am not any good with autos. I have a question about my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 94,500 miles. In late 2012, I received a not...