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Pay attention to college affordability, candidates

Like any parent surviving uncertain economic times, many of the conversations with my two college-aged sons revolve around one pressing topic, the Holy Grail of today's graduates: Can you get a job, a...

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Living with Children

Q: What is the role of a stepparent in parenting teenage step-children? My 19-year-old stepson moved in with us several months ago and is disrupting our marriage. He does what he wants, when he wants,...

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Ask Mr. Dad: Driven to distraction and death

Dear Mr. Dad: I'm worried about my two teenagers. They each have a driver's license, but even though we've talked about the dangers of texting while driving, I suspect they're doing it anyway. They're...

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Ex-etiquette: Co-parenting will ensure proper attire

My 10-year-old bonusdaughter just showed me the Halloween costume her mother bought her to wear while Trick-or-Treating. Excuse me, but the child will look like a slut in that outfit! I have children...

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Wild Weminuche: Exploring Colorado's largest wilderness area

WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS AREA, COLO. - There are many places in Colorado so beautiful, quiet and remote a hiker might feel like she has walked into her own private paradise.

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Home prices rise in August

Home prices in the nation's largest cities rose from July to August, according to a closely watched index, adding to a turnaround in housing this year.

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Is son's young love too much of a good thing?

Your 16-year-old son spends all his time with his girlfriend. Should you nudge him to keep up with his male buddies?

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Spying a stylish coverup

Bond Girls are known for being symbols of beauty, class and style, so it's no surprise that actress Berenice Marlohe has taken on the role. She plays Severine in the upcoming 23rd James Bond film,...

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Style expert Stacy London tells 'The Truth About Style'

For the record: Stacy London, longtime co-host of TV's "What Not to Wear," is wearing a glittery Christmas-tree-green pencil skirt, a black crew neck sweater with a cat's face on the front, chunky...

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Elevating aloha fashion to elegant highs

That Hawaiian shirt you wore on Friday for casual day? You can thank Alfred Shaheen for that.

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Visit a dog show to check out all sorts of breeds

So you've decided to bring a new dog into your life, and are considering numerous breeds.

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Choose pet food carefully: Ingredients in some may not be best for dogs, cats

We all want to protect our pets by giving them a nutritious, well-balanced diet that will help them thrive. But even with our best intentions, it's difficult to know what is the best food to feed our...

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Voices of Faith: Is science at odds with religion?

VOICES OF FAITH: IS SCIENCE AT ODDS WITH RELIGION?

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For the love of the hunt: Senior's pursuit that has spanned decades

Sitting in a duck blind early Saturday morning, Shag Grossnickle was thrilled by a show he has seen many times before.

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Get an altitude workout

There are hundreds of snow resorts in North America, but the top places to ski and snowboard are located in just two American states: Colorado and Utah. Colorado bills itself as having "Champagne...

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Exercise tips for people with diabetes

American Diabetes Awareness Month is November, and for individuals with diabetes who want to increase their level of physical activity, there is a right way and a wrong way to embark on an exercise...

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Healthy Monday Tip Add fun to your fitness routine

The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It's the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day...

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Woodward Park cyclocross worth effort: Series entering ninth year and...

Don't be scared of cyclocross.

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With zombies chasing you, it's best to run fast

Even if an army of personal trainers and repeated viewings of "Running Brave" aren't enough motivation to get you running, Kjersten Salzman of Elev8 Fitness thinks she knows what will get you moving.

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The best and worst pumpkin-flavored foods

Pick autumnal eats brimming with vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting beta-carotene over seasonal treats that pack scary amounts of calories, sugar and fat.

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