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How the Maya built their pyramids, buildingsMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - You wanted to know "How did the Maya people make Chichen Itza if there were no vehicles to carry the rock?" asked a young patron from the Vernon Area Public Library in L...
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Be reasonable when dealing with an unreasonable relativeMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - A. My overbearing sister-in-law just moved her son's birthday party to a week later. When we originally talked a month ago, I asked when it was planned and said great, b...
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Imrem: NFL is safe, even if players are notMay 01, 2016 5:01 pm - Football players are so thrilled to be drafted into the NFL that the sport's risks don't seem to matter. Bears first-round pick Leonard Floyd said, "I can't wait to just...
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Kasper: Calling a no-hitter never gets old for broadcastersMay 01, 2016 10:48 am - There's nothing better for a baseball broadcaster than calling a no-hitter. On April 21 in Cincinnati, Jake Arrieta threw his second no-hitter in his last 11 starts. It...
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There are lots of name-brand options for concrete repairMay 01, 2016 3:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column every week, I was disappointed with your answer to a question about garage floor pitting. You have solved a lot of problems with h...
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Cars left idle for a long time require careMay 01, 2016 1:01 am - By Doug McAllister Recently we have had a few cars come into the shop that have sat outside unused for six months and more. It's amazing how bad it is for a car to sit o...
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Is a trusted employee stealing from your company?May 01, 2016 1:00 am - "And this is Char," you say proudly as the tour you're giving that important new customer nears its end. "Charlene, actually. She's our numbers person. Char handles the ...
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Trustee of parents' estate nowhere to be foundMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - Q. My parents owned their home for over 35 years. My dad passed away a couple years ago and my mom just passed away recently. I am trying to figure out what to do with...
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How not to pursue the American dreamMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - By Gene Lyons Call me unpatriotic, but whenever I hear people prating about the "American dream," it sets my teeth on edge. The thing about dreams, see, is that they're ...
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Life annuities aren't entire solution for retirement incomeMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - Q: How about an annuity as an alternative to the other choices? An annuity means zero chance of running out of money. My wife, age 69, recently purchased an annuity that...