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Trump's trade war is not workingAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - President Donald Trump has set off what could end up becoming a full-blown trade war. As we go down this path, it is worth keeping something firmly in view: Tariffs don'...
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Jim Kendall: Third try is charm for business' sellerAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - It took three tries — maybe four, depending on how you count an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that was tossed aside — for Larry Johnson to sell his business. And Johnson...
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The death of a father can be devastatingAug 10, 2019 7:30 am - For a person who grew up close to loving parents, the death of your father can be one of the hardest experiences you will face in life. It's in the top four for intense...
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Are some sources of fiber better than others?Aug 10, 2019 7:30 am - It is well-known that dietary fiber can reduce risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and a number of other chronic medical conditions. Do all s...
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Five ways to help mitigate stressAug 10, 2019 7:25 am - How well do you handle stress? Some thrive in stressful situations, while others break down. Avoiding unnecessary stress is a smart move, but unfortunately stress is a ...
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Associations easily can acquire loansAug 10, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I am treasurer of our condominium association. We are considering borrowing money to pay for common element maintenance, repair and replacement projects, and I have b...
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More reader comments on home stagingAug 10, 2019 6:00 am - Readers are still sending in comments about the rant from a seller who resented trying to live in her professionally staged home while it was on the market. Some sellers...
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$50,000 or $35 million: Which schools got the most in new state fundingAug 10, 2019 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct information attributed to an Elgin Area School District U-46 spokeswoman. New students won't be the only fresh...
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Facts Matter: Break-in at Cummings' home not result of Trump tweetAug 10, 2019 1:00 am - Late last month there was an attempted break-in at the Baltimore home of Rep. Elijah Cummings on the same day President Donald Trump referred to the congressman as a "br...
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Wish I may, wish I might, make a point in this column tonightAug 10, 2019 1:00 am - Have you ever walked into a room and wondered, "Why am I here?" Better yet, how many times have you done that already today? I had a bout of that in writing last weekend...