Lifestyle Columns
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Castor oil might rout goutMar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Here is a little more about Castiva for arthritis. I've been putting it on my arthritic hands for more than a year. It has really helped, allowing me to continue ...
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Standardized treatment not always best for the patientMar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Two weeks ago, I attended a meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. That might sound like people who are interested in the environment -- and that's p...
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Mortgage company has payoff informationMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We are about six months behind on our mortgage and were recently served with foreclosure papers. We have been trying to sell our house and we now have someone int...
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Use frequent-flier miles on the road less traveledMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When Dot Willey added up the frequent-flier miles she had accumulated through her credit card purchases, she discovered she had more than enough to book her dream trip t...
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For frequent fliers, cash-back cards make centsMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're feeling let down by frequent-flier programs, join the club. Several times in the past few months, we've tried to cash in frequent-flier miles to buy both econo...
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Airline club will make you wish for flight delayMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Only minutes before I was set to board my flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, I decided to take a shower. To me, there's nothing like a fresh start to a long day. Luckily,...
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Buyers unhappy, now sellers need a lawyerMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My parents just sold their home, and they disclosed in writing that the basement becomes wet during rainy weather. The buyers chose not to have a home inspection,...
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Get firsthand tips on South America travelMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Anyone who loves to travel in South America should look into membership in South American Explorers, www.saexplorers.org, which offers many benefits for independent trav...
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Quirky brew pub and pretty parks beckon in Lake County, Ind.Mar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Brew pubs and microbreweries tend to show up in odd places, such as rehabbed factories and warehouses. There is, after all, that gleaming copper brewing equipment to acc...
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Consider renting an apartment for more in-depth stayMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Maybe seeing Paris, London or Rome from a tour bus window is not your idea of a decent vacation. Or perhaps visiting a Caribbean island without the expense of a hotel an...