Heat clamp down on 76ers

MIAMI — LeBron James outscored Philadelphia’s entire starting five in the first half by himself.

Corrections

Prosecutors dispute Jackson doctor’s claims

LOS ANGELES — The doctor charged in the death of Michael Jackson tried to change his story about his actions involving the pop star, telling his own experts in the upcoming trial a different story than he told police, prosecutors said Monday.

In Brief

COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Home fire sprinkler systems a practical investment

If you’re building a new home, you will likely spend thousands of dollars in upgrades designed to make your home more beautiful. Carpet, cabinet and lighting upgrades can easily drive up the total cost of the home significantly. But how much are you willing to spend to make your home safer for you and your family? The reality is that for the same amount of money it would cost to upgrade your carpet or cabinets, you could install a life-saving fire sprinkler system.

Bloom into better health with a new approach to spring cleaning

It is easy to feel “under the weather” after a long winter. As temperatures plummet, inactivity and poor eating habits can set in, which may lead to digestive discomfort. With spring right around the corner, now is the time to return to better health.

Easy tips for sprucing up your home’s exterior

With spring finally here, there’s no better time to spruce up your home. But while most families are reorganizing closets and making trips to Goodwill, they are neglecting the part of their home guests see first – its exterior. After this year’s harsh, long winter, the outside of your home probably needs more than a little TLC. Here are some easy tips for cleaning up your home’s exterior.

Spring break in Mexico? You’ll need more than flip-flops

It’s a familiar rite of passage for many college students – heading south of the border for a week or two to blow off steam and forget about the pressures of school. Unfortunately, thousands of students are bound to have their plans delayed or even canceled due to one simple problem: they don’t have a valid passport.

Shift to savings: Practical home improvement is popular

When it comes to home improvement, taking on the challenge yourself is “in.” Today’s savvy homeowners are tackling practical renovations, like adding energy-efficient replacement windows to update their home and save money on heating and cooling costs.

Small changes mean big style in a room refresh

It’s the time of year when thoughts turn toward refeathering the nest. With more people choosing to stay in their houses, the desire to make “home” more desirable is stronger than ever.

From catwalk to sidewalk: How to create wearable spring and summer hairstyles

When spring and summer arrive, there is plenty of focus on making changes to your wardrobe. But as you switch out your winter for summer clothes, consider updating more than just your wardrobe this season. Changing your hair to reflect the hottest runway trends is easier than you might think and can add an extra element of style to your look.

Can Stores Say ‘No’ to Coupons?

“I tried to redeem coupons at a store in my area and was told they do not accept coupons. Is a store that sells Colgate toothpaste not required by the manufacturer of Colgate to accept manufacturer coupons for their products?”

Selling? Pick A Number

Whatever a buyer is willing to pay, goes the old axiom.

Ask Our Broker: Make Home Affordable? Duh!

In several recent columns you’ve told troubled home sellers to look for help under the government’s Making Home Affordable program. Isn’t it obvious that most people are doing this already?

Green Verdant Projects

• 87 percent of remodelers surveyed by NAHB already incorporate low-e windows into their projects; 70 percent upgrade existing insulation; 60 percent install argon gas windows.

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