Lifestyle Columns
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Divorce does not change mortgage obligationJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My wife and I were divorced about a year ago. Part of our agreement was that she got to stay in the house for one year and then she would have to either sell the...
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Find Lincoln, Truman, Sandburg and all that jazz in GalesburgJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - As presidential campaigns unfold hot and heavy, you can get a little perspective on political debates and politicking in general with a visit to the Illinois prairie tow...
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Site may help you save money on vacationJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Budget Travel/Fabulous Travel, www.fabuloustravel.com/budget/budget.html, is a site full of tips and suggestions for anyone who loves to travel but needs to do it cheapl...
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Bone up on and embrace cultural differencesJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of travel is to recognize, accept and even participate in cultural behaviors different from my own. To be sure, during three de...
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CD price hike takes magic out of Disney tripJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Disney is holding our photos hostage and I need your help getting them back. My girlfriend and I just returned from a visit to Disneyland. When we arrived at the ...
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YSP abuse still possible with updated reform actJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Second of two parts YSP abuse, as explained in my first column, arises when mortgage brokers steer borrowers into high-rate loans on which the broker collects a reb...
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Fees vary according to thoroughnessJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Before we bought our home, we called five home inspectors to compare quotes for an inspection. What surprised us was the wide range in prices. By shopping around,...
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Flying with Fido and other 'pet' problemsJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Part 2 of 2 During the past 12 months, readers' airline-related letters landed on my desk with more regularity than many scheduled flights landed at O'Hare. Last we...
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Boiling water removes adhesive from concreteJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My condo has a concrete balcony that needs some repair. An outdoor carpet has been removed at the request of our association, who said it should not be covered. I...
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Mush the team toward a cool Midwestern winter festJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Everyone knows the old saw, "if life gives you lemons, make lemonade," but we Midwesterners know that saying to be more like, "if you can't melt it, belt it with a winte...