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When living with grief, avoid negative and difficult peopleJan 04, 2020 5:00 am - In grief, we are vulnerable. We are trying to figure out how to manage without our beloved spouse, parent or friend. So it is important to avoid complaining or negative ...
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Get moving in the right direction for 2020Jan 04, 2020 5:00 am - As the new year gets under way, it's a great time to reflect on the past 12 months while also looking ahead to 2020. For many, the new year brings new hope, new priorit...
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How much can a board increase assessments?Jan 04, 2020 5:00 am - Q: The year 2020 assessment notices were distributed to the owners of our association in December. The annual assessment for my unit increased about 11%. By how much can...
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How to heat a home efficientlyJan 04, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Should I use an electric resistance system to heat my house? A: In general, electric resistance systems are expensive to use for heating a house. This is why most hom...
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Facts Matter: Cop's claim he was insulted goes viral. He made it up.Jan 04, 2020 12:00 am - Herington, Kansas, Police Chief Brian Hornaday last week admitted one of his officers made up a story about a McDonald's employee serving coffee that had "(expletive) pi...
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Constable: After decades of abstinence, I gave pot a tryJan 04, 2020 12:00 am - As a teen who played high school baseball, basketball and football, I didn't want to run afoul of the rules. Coaches were tolerant of players who imbibed in Pabst Blue R...
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O'Donnell: David Stern's handling of 'The Michael Jordan Crisis of 1993' might have been his greatest featJan 03, 2020 11:30 pm - IF NOTHING ELSE, David Stern departed to join celestial company. When the longtime commissioner of the NBA died Wednesday, he was immediately hailed as a peer of the mos...
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Widescreen: New TV season brings five must-see January premieresJan 03, 2020 5:00 am - The new year is here, and so is a new television season. Here are five January premieres to add to your watchlist: Tuesday, Jan. 7 "Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Ti...
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Recalling some of the top 'Talk of the Town' topics in 2019Jan 03, 2020 5:00 am - "Talk of the Town" has made it through another year. It has again been a pleasure to bring readers in the Tri-Cities, and surrounding areas, information about their frie...
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Police officer deaths are down, but the news is still not good in IllinoisJan 03, 2020 4:25 am - Good news this week from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: The number of law enforcement officers who died last year as a result of their duties fell ...