Lifestyle Stories from August 10, 2012 (Change date)
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London Olympics lead to gold-medal procrastinationAug 12, 2012 8:15 am - NEW YORK — Chores piling up. DVRs stuffed and groaning with unwatched favorites. Late, bleary strolls into the office. Welcome to the Great Olympic Time Suck, that unsu...
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Comedians pair up for political comedyAug 12, 2012 8:15 am - "The Campaign" is a broad comedy made from broad intentions: Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis simply wanted to make a movie together. In the film, they play two North ...
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'Black List' is intense, but unevenAug 12, 2012 8:15 am - Scot Harvath works as a counterterrorism operative — and he's very good at what he does. His methods are harsh, but they produce results. He's also used to being targete...
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2-time Pulitzer winners tackle the economyAug 12, 2012 8:15 am - The highly decorated investigative team of Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele return in their eighth book to their core topic, U.S. economic policy. But “The Betrayal...
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Repairing cane furniture is tricky, but funAug 10, 2012 1:22 pm - We love a challenge, and renovating furniture is a real passion of ours. Caned pieces are a little tricky but can be repaired with a little knowledge and some practice. ...
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How to pack winning lunches, with your kidsAug 10, 2012 1:22 pm - The summer is winding down and, if your kids haven’t already jumped onto the bus for the first time, you are probably deep in school-prep mode. While schools try their b...
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‘Kickback’ plan could land buyer in legal troubleAug 10, 2012 1:22 pm - Lenders often are wary when a buyer hopes to get cash from the seller after the transaction closes. Q. I would like to buy a home now because prices and interest rates a...
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Mortgage debt relief may be extended in tax codeAug 11, 2012 8:16 am - By Barry Stone WASHINGTON — Here’s some encouraging news for financially stressed homeowners across the country: The Senate Finance Committee approved a bipartisan bill ...
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Bainbridge model home opens at Prairie Trail in Lake VillaAug 19, 2012 4:00 pm - Prairie Trail, a new community that sits amid picturesque ponds, mature trees and natural conservation areas in Lake Villa, presents a beautiful model home for visitors ...
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Poor drainage prevents inspection under the houseAug 10, 2012 1:22 pm - Q. When we purchased our home, the termite inspector found plumbing leaks under the bathroom. But the home inspector did not inspect under the building because there was...
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