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Once on title, land trust doesn't really shield ownershipDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I own a piece of vacant land that I would like not to be disclosed to the public. Would a land trust be a way I could accomplish this? A. It could have been a...
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Why worry about the mob when the state already acts like one?Dec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - "Soooo. You wanna do business in our neighborhood, do ya? Well, maybe we'll let you. For a price. How's about $50,000 per chair just to get ya rollin'? "And then, we'll...
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For many, Christmas can a hard time of yearDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Somehow, for a good many years, I misplaced Christmas. As far as I can figure, it happened about 40 years ago. I crossed that invisible but all-too-real border between c...
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Fliers shouldn't leave meal plan up in the airDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - When Dana Hillcrest flew to San Francisco, she expected to reach her destination in time for dinner. Unfortunately, after sitting on the runway for three hours, it was n...
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A Realtor against home inspections?Dec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I've been a Realtor for over 10 years and am a strong believer in home inspections. But recently, I had a situation with another agent who does not share my view....
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Pick a travel gift that's practical, pleasurable and funDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - I like to give gifts to family members that are: (a) unpredictable, (b) extremely usable, wearable and/or helpful, (c) a great value for me and, let's be honest, (d) som...
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Batavia gets taste of L.A.N.Dec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - I've heard some talk going around about what Batavia is going to be like next year, if the Bulldogs are prepared to go through L.A.N. -- Life After Nick. Batavia fans go...
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Intramurals are serious business at NeuquaDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - When you hear "intramurals" you probably don't think of team rankings, of "key players," of discussion boards. Unless you go to Neuqua Valley High School and play intra...
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Years fly by, but association to-do list remains the sameDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - I was recently reminded that I have just passed my 11th anniversary of writing this column. Ah, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In 1996, as in 2007...
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Blinds flexible, fashionable enough for casual decorDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - "Why spend so much for a new and attractively designed piece of furniture when knockoffs will be available soon for a lot less money?" I hear that all the time. And, of ...