Lifestyle Columns
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Toddler's sudden, intense pain leads to emergency surgeryJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Morning-time was full of toddler activity, but the energetic 2-year-old finally ran out of steam and settled down for a pre-lunch nap. An hour later, the little boy woke...
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Shaking pipes may require expansion tankJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We own a 5-year-old, two-story home. In the summer of 2008, every time we ran water in our first-floor bathroom, the pipes would make a terribly loud sound along ...
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Woman's values can cause conflict, so be a real friendJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I've had a big crush on a friend of mine for a while, and after a couple of successful friend dates, I finally told her I like-liked her. After much deliberation,...
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We need a new private secondary market for mortgage securitiesJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the sixth column in a seven-part series appearing Sundays in Homes Plus. The Obama administration does not know what to do with Fannie Mae an...
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A few tips for the solo travelerJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Early this spring, Carol Cross booked a canoe trip with a friend to Northern California. At the last minute, her friend bailed. Carol wasn't about to jump ship, so she j...
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Judgment lien requires some action before sale of a homeJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My father passed away a few months ago and we are attempting to sell his house. Someone suggested we run a title report on the property to make sure there are no lien...
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New on DVD: Elvis' 75th, 'Essential Eastwood'Jun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - "Elvis 75th Birthday Collection" Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars of his generation and his memory remains strong today. Elvis sold millions of records and app...
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There's more than one way to remove a clog in your plumbingJun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Since the invention of the indoor toilet, we have come to take them for granted. But when they become clogged or won't flush, it's a big deal. Most of the time, you can ...
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Inspection report needed to boost claim against sellersJun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My sister purchased a house and is having electrical problems. The previous owners bought the home, remodeled it, and then resold it. The real estate agent said t...
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Celeb chef Tramonto steps away from the stoveJun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Chef Rick Tramonto has cut his ties with Tru, the internationally acclaimed restaurant he founded in 1999, to pursue yet undisclosed culinary ventures. "It's been a grea...