The same year cannons rained down shells on Fort Sumter, signaling the opening salvo of the Civil War, passengers aboard the newly founded Overland- Coast Line Stagecoach route connecting San […]
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How To Enjoy the Holidays Despite Chronic Pain
The holidays are a time when everyone is encouraged to be of good cheer. But this joyous time of year is a lot less merry for those suffering from chronic […]
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Student Fitness Drops
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) fifth-, seventh- and ninth-graders fared slightly worse on the California Physical Fitness Test than the previous year’s classes, matching a […]
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How Much Will My Medicare Cost in 2017?
Not long ago, I had dinner with a group of friends from college. One of the big topics of conversation was Medicare, for which we’ll all be eligible in the […]
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Typical Kitchen Wallpapering Problems
Dear James: We decided to install wallpaper in our kitchen. It installed easily and looked great, but started coming loose in less than a year. Could it be from bad […]
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Bold Boosts for Holiday Leftovers
Transforming that leftover holiday turkey or ham from an ordinary dish you heat up in the microwave or let go to waste into an extraordinary meal may be easier than […]
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See More Than the Beach in Belize
I had heard that Belize has long stretches of lovely beach backed by magnificent multihued tropical foliage — and it does. I knew that its dense jungles hide intriguing Mayan […]
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Where to Locate a Fireplace to Minimize Backdrafting
Dear James: Our old fireplace always made the room smoky. Will the location of the fireplace in our new house we are now planning affect the amount of smoke? – […]
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Create a Cold-Weather Solution
While it can be a challenge, there are several ways to pair food and wine appropriately during winter, despite bitter weather. Just because it’s colder doesn’t mean it’s time to […]
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Typical Drywall Mistakes When Finishing a Room
Dear James: I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging […]