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Spurs ride Parker to record win

SAN ANTONIO – Tony Parker has found balance in his role as a scoring point guard. Two more wins, and the San Antonio Spurs will find themselves playing for another NBA championship.

Car maintenance made easy with simple tips from a gear head

Everyone knows car maintenance is important, but if you’re not a gear head – someone who loves working on vehicles – the idea of doing routine car maintenance can be very intimidating. To help people feel more comfortable in maintaining their vehicles, here are some simple tips that can make anyone feel like a gear head.

Easy ways to support veterans at home

Do you carry a deep appreciation for soldiers of past and present wars, but aren’t quite sure how to show it? There are a number of ways, big and small, to express your support that can directly affect the life of a veteran in a positive way.

Longer life spans shifting focus toward dignity, quality of life in long-term care

More aging Americans are entering long-term care facilities, where they cope with basic issues of dignity and independence, like the ability to choose their own waking and meal times. The need to address the issues of dignity and independence is spurring change in the health care and extended care communities.

Remodeling your home? Start from the outside in

The kitchen and bathroom are at the top of most home remodeling project lists. But homeowners intent on remodeling should also consider investing in the exterior of their homes – maybe even start there.

Five rules for buying a foreclosure or short sale with confidence

Some analysts say the rebound has begun and home prices may rise by the end of 2012. This means now may be buyers’ last chance to take advantage of affordable properties and low interest rates. If you want to score a bargain before the housing market recovers, you’ll need to follow a few rules to invest with certainty.

Surviving swimsuit season: Tips for simplifying your summer nutrition plan

Swimsuit season is upon us, but that doesn’t mean adopting yet another fad diet to shed those lingering winter pounds. Instead, consider simplifying your nutrition plan. No counting calories, no elimination of whole food groups, just simple wellness. Navigate the path of numerous temptations by sticking to the basics and trying these easy tips.

Downshifting careers for a more fulfilling life

When 60-plus-hour weeks, expensive professional suits and excessive stress become too much, many high-power professionals trade in their high-paying careers for a more fulfilling life. Called “downshifting,” the move allows former CEOs and company presidents to find more balance between work and life.

Essential tips for keeping your canine’s skin and coat healthy

If you love your dog like a true member of your family, you want to give him the absolute best. So when your furry friend seems to have a lackluster coat and flaky, itchy skin, you’re bound to feel concerned. It’s time to take a proactive approach so your dog can be healthy – both inside and out – for many years to come. Here are some expert tips to consider.

Making a move easier for your children

The idea of moving can be a cause for excitement with all the interesting new opportunities that will pop up in the new location. But for children, who may only know one place as home, a move can also entail fear of the unknown.

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