All Stories from May 6, 2012 (Change date)
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Local charities receive funds from Libertyville Sunrise RotaryMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - Members of the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary recently welcomed various charities from around Lake County to distribute $60,000 in funds raised throughout the year. On Apri...
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New Michigan museum delves into racismMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The objects displayed in Michigan’s newest museum range from the ordinary, such as simple ashtrays and fishing lures, to the grotesque ...
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Traveling doesn't have to be a pet peeve for ownersMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - Did you hear about the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy who was dogging it on the tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport last week? Apparently he escaped from his crate and led...
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Work advice: Is giving and grieving on command in the job descriptionMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I work in a school with a large staff, divided into 10 teams of eight. When there's a wedding or baby, someone on the team collects money to buy a team gift. Whether...
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Designer turns Midwestern ranch into Old World masterpieceMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - As an interior designer, Brian Ellingson has overseen a lot of home makeovers, but probably none more dramatic than his own. How dramatic? He started with a basic 1950s ...
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Under the hood: Replace parts in pairsMay 06, 2012 5:56 am - Have I ever written about the importance of maintenance? Just kidding; it seems that’s probably my favorite topic. I am writing this column from Camp Paradise in the Upp...
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Home repair: There’s no clear winner when choosing floor varnishMay 06, 2012 5:35 am - Q. We are planning to hire professionals to refinish our hardwood floors. They were originally finished long ago with an oil-based polyurethane varnish. Now we are havin...
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$ensible home: Tips on choosing a skylightMay 06, 2012 5:30 am - Q. I want to reduce my electric bills, especially with the upcoming summer’s air-conditioning costs. I thought about installing a skylight or tubular skylight so I need ...
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Fidelity: 401(k) balances grew average 8%May 06, 2012 5:26 am - BOSTON — Employee 401(k) accounts grew nearly 8 percent last quarter as a surging stock market boosted investment returns and worker contributions increased. Fideli...
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Ask the plumber: Throw a curve into bathroom remodeling jobMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - Q. We’re doing a good-sized remodeling job in our bathroom. It won’t be a complete gut job, but we are changing all the fixtures, including the bathtub. But we...