Lifestyle Stories from January 6, 2018 (Change date)
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Steps to save energy this winterJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike who attempt to conserve energy m...
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Don't worry that Zillow will tank your home saleJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I have a question about appraisals and home values. Our house is appraised for tax purposes at a lower value than the house next door, which has greater square footag...
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Board shouldn't extend deadline for one candidateJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. The board of my association issued a request for candidates for our annual meeting to elect directors to the board. I submitted a timely candidate form for the associ...
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Smart homes: Not just for tech geeks anymoreJan 06, 2018 12:16 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Internet-connected lights, locks and laundry machines are close to becoming everyday household items, thanks in part to voice-activated speakers such as ...
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How to keep your smartened-up home safe from hackersJan 06, 2018 12:12 am - NEW YORK (AP) - More people are getting voice-activated speakers and other smart devices for convenience and security. But doing so could also be giving hackers a key to...
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C is for cookie, and that's good enough for the Girl ScoutsJan 06, 2018 12:00 am - Girl Scouts from throughout the Chicago area converged on the Allstate Arena Saturday to psych themselves up for the their annual cookie sale. The cookie rally for the G...
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It's OK to turn away from screens and meet friends and family in personJan 06, 2018 12:00 am - Facebook's recent acknowledgment that social media may be making its users feel bad in some cases is a significant milestone. So far, the technology industry hardly has ...
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Have some over-ripe bananas? Then make better pancakesJan 06, 2018 12:00 am - I hate to throw overripe bananas away. It is such a wasted opportunity for fresh fragrant banana bread. But, there is only so much banana bread that one can eat. That is...
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Kane County Cougars Foundation releases annual 'Report to the Community' for 2017Jan 06, 2018 12:00 am - The Kane County Cougars Foundation Inc. recently presented the third annual "Report to the Community," detailing the charitable outreach completed in 2017. The report li...
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