All Stories from December 29, 2012 (Change date)
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Stylish items with a spacey vibeDec 29, 2012 5:00 am - Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of...
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Retirees must prioritize between debt-free estate and spendable fundsDec 29, 2012 4:47 am - Q. I will retire shortly at 65 and still owe $67,000 at 6 percent on my mortgage, which I have not been able to refinance because I can’t document enough income … the mo...
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When should an association board be bonded?Dec 29, 2012 4:34 am - Q. I live in a self-managed, 75-unit association. Should the board members be bonded? A. A condominium or common interest community association in Illinois with 30 or mo...
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Many issues of joint ownership involve cousinsDec 29, 2012 4:30 am - Q. Four people were deeded a 1920 log cabin in another state several years ago. This cabin has been either quitclaim deeded or left through inheritance to four generatio...
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Craft ideas can spark kids' creativityDec 29, 2012 4:15 am - It's inevitable during the holiday season: Kids get bored. But the doldrums are just the thing for unleashing children's creativity. Give them a few ideas and supplies,...
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Planning a kid-friendly New Year's EveDec 29, 2012 4:15 am - How do you make a New Year's party that the whole family can enjoy? For years, I barely acknowledged New Year's Eve to my three kids so they wouldn't know they were mis...
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Hostess execs just don’t get itDec 29, 2012 4:00 am - Someone help me figure out who is more ignorant here, then help me put 18,500 Americans back to work, baking American products to be consumed by Americans. First, let’s...
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Removal company finds value in 'junk'Dec 29, 2012 4:00 am - If one of your New Year's resolutions is to clean out your garage, basement, parents' house or the junk-filled foreclosure property you just purchased, Nick Degiulio and...
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Post-shooting focus: Mental illnessDec 29, 2012 4:00 am - Post-shooting focus: mental illness With the recent rash of shooting sprees, everyone’s attention has immediately turned to gun control. Attempting to control viole...
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Space heater may reduce electricity costsDec 29, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I have an electric furnace that keeps the house warm, but I can’t keep up with the bills. I was thinking of buying a space heater, but I don’t know if that will save ...