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November 16, 2009

It didn't sink in for Michelle Carter-Scott that her son had finally landed a job near home until the first time he showed up on her couch without notice. ...more

October 28, 2009

After playing professionally for 13 seasons, Bobby Darula can tell baseball stories all day. ...more

March 30, 2009

When my three daughters were still living at home, I'd get the same burning question from at least one of them late in the afternoon each day. ...more

November 5, 2008

Ted Kelly has spent half his life at Mott & Hester Deli, hustling hundreds of miles between the counter and the kitchen. ...more

January 17, 2008

The glittery ghouls and plastic pumpkins are barely back in their boxes, and already retailers are in full-blown winter-wonderland mode. Although it all might seem a little premature, retailers know what they're doing — and you should, too. Here are some tips to help you prepare a spending strategy that won't leave you wandering through a mall waving your credit card at any kiosk worker selling scented candles. ...more

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