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Choosing the right mower for you
As the weather continues to warm, it's time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. If your mower is on its last leg, it may be time to invest in a new one, and now is the perfect time to research which unit is right for you.
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Upgrade your summer with an outdoor living do-it-yourself project
Nothing says warm weather quite like backyard barbecues and pool parties. But if your outdoor living space doesn't quite make the grade, you might consider building a dream deck with your own two hands. Do-it-yourselfers not only save money in labor costs, but they also reap the pride and satisfaction of improving and ad...
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Budget-friendly tips and tricks for easy entertaining
Budget-friendly tips and tricks for easy entertaining (ARA) - Whether entertaining throughout the season or inviting your closest friends and family over for an evening of fun, every host strives to impress their guests. But sometimes the stress and steep costs of shopping, cooking and entertaining can derail plans of b...
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Beware of the outdoors this summer
Beware of the outdoors this summer (ARA) - Heading out for an afternoon in the park and a good book? Few things beat whiling away the warm summer hours immersed in a spine-tingling mystery or engrossed in a heart-warming romance. And while enjoying the latest best-seller curled up in the sun like a sleeping cat is a gre...
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Hot trends for spring home improvement projects
Hot trends for spring home improvement projects (ARA) - Warmer temperatures, green grass and increased daylight help shake off the winter blues and inspire home and yard improvements to spruce up your surroundings. Whether you're remodeling to stay put, or putting your home on the market, consider home improvement an...
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Best options for beating the bugs of cold and flu season
Best options for beating the bugs of cold and flu season (ARA) - Though it may have started off mild in many parts of the country, cold and flu season is now in full swing and staying healthy this time of year can be a challenge. For those suffering, identifying the type of illness - cold, flu, sinus infection, etc. - a...
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It's a colorful life inside your home
The summer months are all about color. From flowers in bloom to vibrant beach towels and colorful dresses, summer brings with it a multitude of hues. As you look around, you might start to feel like your home is a little, well, blah. If so, just adding a little pop of color into your home can help.
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The stinky truth about a common pest
Warmer, longer days, flowers blooming, birds chirping and the onset of the garden season are all glorious signs that cold weather is behind us. And, while taking in the sights, sounds and smells of Mother Nature at work is refreshing, the good does bring a few, less-than-ideal issues - a major one being stink bugs. Unfor...
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Tips to keep feet healthy and in-step with summer fun
In summer, your feet may be exposed to risks that don't occur in winter. Here's some expert advice on how to keep feet health this summer.
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Spring cleaning: Dust off your shelves, summer clothes and paper savings bonds
Too much clutter in your life? As you clean and organize your home, don't forget to tidy up your financial affairs as well. Within those old files and shelves you may even find a hidden treasure - unredeemed savings bonds.
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Go farther and play harder with your summer big kid toys
The summer season is a great time to bring out the big kid toys. Out come the boats, lawn mowers, four wheelers, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles for plenty of fun and excitement all summer long. While summer doesn't have all the freezing, thawing or salt of colder months, which can cause a bit of havoc on equipment, ...
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Tips to keep kids' minds as active as their bodies
As the days get longer and warmer, families can look forward to more outdoor playtime, as well as the promise of road trips and vacations. While the warmer months are a time children look forward to all year, they can also mean interrupted schedules and decreased attention to studying. However, there are plenty of opport...
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What Detroit crisis? Pension fund trustees hang out in Hawaii

Detroit's emergency financial manager Kevyn Orr talks to members of the media about the report he delivered to the State of Michigan about Detroit's finances, in DetroitThe city of Detroit may be facing a deepening financial crisis but that hasn't stopped four trustees of its public pension funds from spending $22,000 of retirement system funds to attend a conference in Hawaii this week.


Sat May 25 06:08:06 UTC 2013
Key senators tightly control immigration debate

FILE - In this March 18, 2013, file photo, Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, holds a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee about immigrant women and immigration reform on Capitol Hill in Washington. For all the soothing words she heard from fellow Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Hirono never had a chance to win a relatively modest change to far-reaching immigration legislation. Instead, the hidden hand of the bipartisan Gang of Eight reached out and rejected her attempt to create an immigration preference for close relatives of citizens with an extreme hardship _ the same force that had already derailed dozens other proposals deemed to violate the delicate trade-offs made by the bill’s bipartisan authors. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)For all the soothing words she heard from fellow Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii never had a chance to win a relatively modest change to far-reaching immigration legislation.


Sat May 25 07:51:39 UTC 2013
‘Heavy but grateful heart’ on Memorial Day

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers This Memorial DayFriends and family remember those who gave all to serve their nation.


Fri May 24 12:55:25 UTC 2013