Lifestyle Columns
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Poor economy doesn't mean your vacation is down the drainMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - With the economy on a slow flush to the water reclamation district, vacations might be one of the leisure things families trim this year. Sharp tour operators, resorts a...
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Indy is for motoring and rememberingMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Spring is in the air -- just a few days away -- and you know that Memorial Day and warmer weather are not far behind. Traditionally, Memorial Day is when summer resorts ...
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Planning Midwest getaway with friends from EnglandMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We really need your help. Friends of ours from England will be visiting us Sept. 27 through Oct. 7. They are like us and do not like to sit around and just visit....
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Check out learning trips for teens by National GeographicMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Adults are not the only intrepid travelers who like to learn as they go. This summer, National Geographic is offering a variety of summer expeditions for high school stu...
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From bins to bottles, hotels selling their own itemsMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I realized I had become a design-aholic when I started lusting after my hotel room's garbage can. Granted, it was a very stylish affair, made of stainless steel and erec...
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Defining simple and compound interestMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am perplexed at what appears to be a nomenclature problem that the mortgage industry has created with its definition of simple-interest mortgage. Aren't most mo...
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Water from vent fans means re-install for ownerMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Last winter, in the very cold weather, I had water dripping from the vent fans in the second-floor bathrooms. After inspecting the attic, I found a heavy build-up...
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Determining property manager's liabilitiesMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have recently inherited a property from my deceased father and have uncovered that several of my tenants haven't been paying rent over the last few months. Also...
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Don't let health woes gain ground when you flyMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In this day and age, nobody flies for his or her health. The dry, recycled air at 35,000 feet causes dehydration and respiratory infections. Sitting straitjacket style f...
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Flights to begin from Rockford to Myrtle BeachMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Beginning the week of May 19, Southern Skyways (www.southernskyways.com or (877) 235-9768) will introduce airline service to Myrtle Beach from Chicago-Rockford Internati...