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Embrace new technology to stay in touch with family and friendsMar 16, 2019 7:00 am - There is a fascinating old novel, “The Man Without Qualities” by Robert Musil. It is a portrait of an Austrian fellow at the turn of the 20th century when everything w...
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A signed deal is bindingMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I was all set to move out of state for a new job. We sold our house - at least, we have a signed contract. And I just learned today that the job fell through. What do...
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Property manager must use full nameMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. As soon as the weather permits, my condominium association is planning to perform repairs to the balconies serving the individual units. The association has advised o...
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How President Trump could make it easier to shop mortgagesMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - This article is part of a series on financial regulation that can be implemented by executive action. They do not require funding by the government or the concurrence of...
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Tears for all, and championships for East St. Louis, Belleville WestMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - PEORIA - The losing team normally does the crying. Not Saturday afternoon at Carver Arena. Not after East St. Louis rallied to send the Class 3A state final to overtime ...
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Oswald: That's FLOTUS next to the president, not a stand-inMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - President Donald Trump and first lady Melania visited Alabama earlier this month to honor the victims of March 3 tornadoes. Photos and video from the event reignited a ...
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Evanston, Belleville West show their mettle in semifinalsMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - PEORIA - Blake Peters wears thick, protective glasses that make him look a young Kurt Rambis with shorter hair. The Evanston sophomore had no problem eyeing the Carver A...
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Grammar Moses: All right, already. Let's examine a-wordsMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - We have aproblem, people. Of this, I am appositive. Rampant confusion over awhile/a while, alot/a lot/allot, alright/all right and already/all ready has left me apoplect...
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Rozner: Manfred's 'new rules' only destroy what's great about baseballMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - For the love of Willie Mays and all that's holy, what is Rob Manfred trying to do to baseball? This is a serious question. Oh, we know what he says it's about. Growing t...
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Buying a home just got easier for many in the gig economyMar 15, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're one of the millions of Americans who are self-employed or earn money on the side through freelance, contract or "gig" work, you may know the drill...