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  • Margaritas in a villa by the sea Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:00AMTODAY'S retirees who downsize are looking for a sea or tree change close to home and their existing networks.
  • Real Estate: One-time homeowners again on the hunt to own Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:11PMBruce and Ramona Levey lived for five years with their Shih Tzu, Lucia, in a 2-story Colonial they owned in East Islip. But the homeowners decided to start renting in Coram since they didn’t know where they wanted to live permanently. “We said let’s keep our money, take our time and decide,” said Bruce, 55, [...]
  • Last-minute gift ideas for Father's Day Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:52PMFather's Day is just around the corner. If you're like a lot of people, you're likely struggling to come up with a gift idea for dear old dad.
  • Should you buy or rent when you retire? Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:00AMHere’s how to sort out the pros and cons of this important decision
  • A life rebuilt: 25 years after farm crisis, Masseys have rebounded Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 9:36AMIn 1986, a photograph of the Masseys was beamed around the globe. Sue, holding toddler Naomi, was weeping on the shoulder of Ken, who wore a look of stunned silence. The Hollandale farm on which they lived had just been sold at a foreclosure auction. In an instant, it was time for them to find a new life.
  • A tip from the pumps: Consolidate your trips Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 8:27AMPhoto by Nate Cook Carroll Kotouc pumps gas at Good and Quick on Monday, May 9. Gas prices hit about $3.89 a gallon in the last few days, but nationally they seem to be on the decline.
  • Screwfix Boosts Landscaping and Outdoor Range Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:34AMYEOVIL, England, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ With the gardening season already in full swing, Screwfix has given a boost to its landscaping and outdoor product range to ensure that customers are up-to-date with the latest equipment and deals …
  • Henry Bromelkamp and Jeff Nelson: Editorial was right on the money Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:06PMThanks for your editorial about the constitutional marriage amendment that lawmakers are proposing.
  • Downsizing boomers drawn to new urban vibe of close-in neighborhoods Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 7:10PMDean Bartoli Smith Freelancer Empty nesters are downsizing and moving closer in to Arlington, Bethesda and Washington to rid themselves of traffic problems and yard work and bri-ng their families closer together. Rising gas prices and increasing traffic are even pushing some retirees to ditch their cars along with the lawn mowing and snow shoveling. Boomers with children and grandchildren also ...
  • Woman Killed in VA Lawn Mower Accident Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 1:07PMHenry County Sheriff Lane Perry says an uneven surface and a sharp U-turn may have contributed to a fatal lawn mower accident.
  • Empty homes dot Oakland County’s upscale suburbs Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 12:29PMLaura Berman, Detroit News staff writer Numbers don't lie: They tell unpleasant stories, including new census numbers pinpointing high vacancy rates in some of Oakland County's most elite suburbs. The half-secret behind many of the well-maintained facades and manicured lawns …
  • Would $5 gas change your driving habits? Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 12:06PMWould $5 gas change your driving habits? - In car crazy Southern California, we tend to dri
  • Dad: Rising gas prices may prompt new driving habits Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 12:07PMIn car crazy Southern California, we tend to drive everywhere. In college, I literally lived across the street from Cal State Fullerton, and I still drove to school—even though the parking was less than plentiful. That’s when gas hovered just...
  • In other Terrebonne Parish Council action Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 11:46AMPublished: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 11:26 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 11:26 a.m. The following is a rundown of action by the Terrebonne Parish Council at its Public Services Committee meeting Monday. All council members attended. All decisions were unanimous.
  • Oh little town… Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 5:17PMThousands of people visited the biennial re-creation of Bethlehem presented from Thursday to Sunday by the Campbell River Baptist Church congregation.
  • Penny power Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 5:17PMAustin Morgan (right) and Gurjot Mann, along with their fellow classmates from Sandowne Elementary School, raised $204.61 in pennies for the Mirror’s Pennies for Presents campaign. Morgan has collected pennies for six years while this was Mann’s first year.
  • Avoid investing mistakes Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 5:13PMYou work hard to build up your wealth, so you should be aware of the costly mistakes made by the majority of investors.
  • Tryouts for the Crush volleyball season continue Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 5:13PMThis year, the Crush program is running tryouts for U13 to U18 girls and for U16 to U18 boys.
  • THE COMOX VALLEY Transition Society’s shoe memorial Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 5:11PMremembers the 14 women killed at L’École Polytechnique in Montreal Dec. 6, 1989, and raises awareness about violence against women each year.
  • A laugh-filled holiday play Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 5:07PMWhat is Dear Santa by Norm Foster about? Well, besides being a perfect Christmas experience for families, the magic begins when you arrive at the Tidemark. Enjoy this wonderful story as Santa Claus tries to fulfil a child’s special Christmas wish while his staff attempts to overcome a supply shortage at the North Pole. This is a laugh-filled holiday play magical for the youngest boy or girl, and ...
  • Disappointed fans jump off the Bills bandwagon Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 8:50AMThe weatherman says Sunday will be a gorgeous day. The TV listings say the Buffalo Bills game will be blacked out locally, for the first time in almost four years.
  • Saints Fans Say 'I Do' At Tailgate Wedding Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 7:01AMNEW ORLEANS -- Tailgating crowds all but drowned out the pre-game wedding vows. But newlywed Gloria Darlene Paige looked resplendent in white pantsuit, sporting a black-and-gold beaded headpiece in the Saints' colors.
  • After the mowing, it's about value, freedom Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:55PMSo, says the editor, we're looking for someone to make a case for homeownership over renting. You know anyone who's purchased a house recently?
  • Renting lets me invest time, money elsewhere Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:55PMOK, I'll say it: I'm not a homeowner, and I like it that way.
  • Repercussions of an Israeli attack on Iran Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:23PMIf Israel is likely to decide to attack Iran next summer, as argued in an Atlantic Monthly story by Jeffrey Goldberg out this week, the big question is, what happens in the aftermath?
  • New & notable Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:49AMCool new stuff for your home & garden
  • Rise of the renting class Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:42AMModern America has long paired the "American Dream" with home ownership. The idea of staying put, paying property taxes and periodically mowing the lawn belonged to citizens who were somehow more American than the poor saps who could only afford to rent the place they called home.
  • Desperate Cities Begin Giving Away Land, Taxing Non-Profits Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:48AMThe NYT has a nice look at what some cash-strapped cities are doing to make ends meet. Around the nation, cities and towns facing grim budget circumstances are grasping at unlikely — some would say desperate — means to bolster their shrunken tax bases.
  • A major turnaround Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:46PMJust because Dan and Mary Burris were recently elevated to the title of major in the Salvation Army ...
  • Charlotte region nearing 100 degree mark today Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:52PMTemperatures are expected to reach the high 90s today and Thursday across the Charlotte region.
  • Charlotte area should be near record high again today Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:52PMThursday's high is expected to be close to triple digits again in the Charlotte area today and a Code Orange is forecast for late this afternoon.
  • Charlotte high hits 100, tying old record from 1977 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:52PMThursday's high hit the triple digits in Charlotte -- tying an old record -- and a Code Orange is forecast for late this afternoon.
  • Magnolia Catholic Cemetery Board meeting minutes Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 12:18PMThe Magnolia Catholic Cemetery Board met at 7 p.m. April 27. Those members in attendance were President Tom Barry, Vice President Pat Dunham, Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Myer and board members Connie Alvis and Kathy Dick. Those not present included Maryann Zephier and Roger Spooner. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
  • Buyers who opt to go it alone Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 9:19AMI am a 31-year-old woman, still living at home with her parents, and hoping to buy a condo/town house in the near future. I am thoroughly discouraged. Trying to find a home that I can afford on a single income is definitely hard. What if I lose my job?
  • Brown refuses to step down from oft-delayed vehicular homicide case but transfers to another judge instead Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 3:37PMA vehicular homicide case apparently was bounced around a little between two judges this month, but it ended up being transferred rather than the original judge recusing himself as a prosecutor and the victim’s family had asked.
  • Kitchen fire spreads through city home Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 12:52PMA kitchen fire spread throughout a city home Tuesday morning, causing heavy damage to the contents of the home. The fire at 1315 East Eighth Avenue was reported at 11:41 a.m. by a resident after he called 911 from a neighbor’s house, according to Johnson City Fire Department Lt. Jason Powell.
  • Judge: Alleged jailhouse confession stays in Willis double murder trial Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 10:23AMAccused killer Howard Hawk Willis' motion to have an alleged jailhouse confession excluded from his double murder trial has been denied by the trial judge.
  • Hiding burglary suspect shoots self in head as confronted by deputies Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 9:37AMA suspected burglar hiding in a closet shot himself in the head this morning as he was confronted by Washington County Sheriff's deputies at a house near Jonesborough, investigators said.
  • Traffic stop brings underage drinking charge Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 6:07AMA weekend traffic stop led to a man's arrest on several charges, including underage drinking, Johnson City police said in a news release.
  • Police: Pot found in inmate's belongings Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 5:52AMA Limestone resident jailed on an intoxication charge picked up an additional charge Monday when authorities found marijuana in his belongings after booking, according to a Johnson City Police Department news release.
  • Cheap imports, drought combine to hurt charities Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 1:24PMWesthaven has tightened its belt, struggling to meet needs
  • Manchester cart drivers may get limits Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 9:29PMMANCHESTER, Ohio -- Whatever the reasons for using them on village streets, residents were reminded that certain types of vehicles are prohibited by state law unless the village allows their use by ordinance, Manchester officials were told Monday.
  • Teaching kids about money Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 12:05PMIf money doesn't grow on trees, then it must sprout from mom and dad's wallets.
  • Teaching kids about money Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 12:05PMIf money doesn't grow on trees, then it must sprout from mom and dad's wallets.
  • House measure pushes Pentagon to squeeze costs - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 11:30AMCiting a looming budget crisis, the House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday designed to force the military to be more cost-conscious when it buys a vast range of goods and services — from computers and software to lawn mowing services.
  • House measure pushes Pentagon to squeeze costs - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 11:30AMCiting a looming budget crisis, the House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday designed to force the military to be more cost-conscious when it buys a vast range of goods and services — from computers and software to lawn mowing services.
  • Electric Tug pushes and pulls aircraft up to 35,000 lb. Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 7:46AMUsing battery-powered, walk-behind Electric Aircraft Tug, one person can safely maneuver aircraft in and out of tight spaces in hangers or in staging on ramp. Smooth acceleration and braking systems eliminate rough starting and stopping of gas-powered clutching systems, while quietness of electric motors allows operator to manipulate airplane while having full use of sound, sight, and touch ...
  • 'The bubble won't burst' Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 7:24PMProperty buyers hoping for a resounding 'pop' in the market are doomed to be disappointed, say the experts.
  • FastClipz Discount Lawn Care offers variety of yard services Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 1:31AMMATTOON — A variety of services at competitive prices are what the owners of FastClipz Discount Lawn Care say are their biggest strengths.
  • Neighborhood blight: Agencies in Collier, Lee grapple with decline from high foreclosure rates Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 2:03PMPools that have turned green and stinky from algae, mounting trash and debris, broken windows, and lawns with tall weeds are reported in many communities throughout Southwest Florida. Code enforcement is the primary tool that cities and counties are using to help keep pools safe, properties clean and neighbors protected.