Columns
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Moore has it all under control to win John Deere ClassicAug 14, 2016 1:01 am - SILVIS, Ill. - This was one strange John Deere Classic. First there was the PGA Tour's decision to schedule the 46-year old tournament opposite the Olympics instead of J...
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Most teens need more sleep than they're gettingAug 13, 2016 7:30 am - Q: My teenage daughter stays up late, then has a hard time waking up for school. I don't think she's getting enough sleep. What can I do to help her fall asleep at a rea...
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Simon Helberg gets 'Big Bang' out of actingAug 13, 2016 6:00 am - CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" made an instant star out of actor Simon Helberg, now famous for his deft characterization of nerdy Howard Wolowitz in 231 episodes (so far). S...
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Rant about living in a staged houseAug 13, 2016 5:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column and previous real estate agent, I thought I understood how the process would go when we put our house on the market this June. Lit...
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Board vote, not approval of minutes, authorize actionAug 13, 2016 5:00 am - Q. The board of our association approved a very significant roof project at a board meeting, and the project is to begin in just a few weeks. However, the board meets qu...
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How to pay off a 30-year mortgage in 15 years - without being scammedAug 13, 2016 5:00 am - The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is far and away the best option for homeowners because of the low interest rate. All other things the same, including originations fees, ...
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Moore has stroke lead at John Deere with Martin, Hoffman in hot pursuitAug 13, 2016 1:01 am - SILVIS - Finally, after two days of stormy weather that resulted in over 3 inches of rain pelting the TPC Deere Run course, the John Deere Classic is back on track and -...
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Clinton campaign is boring, but effectiveAug 13, 2016 1:00 am - What has Hillary Clinton been doing while Donald Trump has been careening from one controversy to the next? She's been traveling the country giving speeches about jobs, ...
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Grammar Moses: Don't feel bad, Donald, unless you do badly in debate you wanted so badlyAug 13, 2016 1:00 am - A word of caution before I begin, Friends of Donald. I offer this column only as a piece of advice, not mockery. The same goes for you, Friends of Hillary. I do not wish...
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Why two-bedroom homes are better than those with just oneAug 12, 2016 6:00 am - Whether buying a house or condominium, it's usually best to purchase a two- or three-bedroom property rather than one that has only a single bedroom. Q. I am shopping fo...