Achieving a toned, sexy tummy might seem like a pipe dream this time of year. Baggy sweaters abound, egg nog is served and Frosty the Snowman doesn’t offer much in the way of flat-belly inspiration. But getting a sleek, sexy stomach is easier than you think. Spend just five minutes a day on toning your […]
America’s most unusual planned communities
Whether it’s a religious calling, a golfing itch or Disney-developed serenity, millions have found a way of life in communities that amount to mini worlds. There’s no place like your centrally planned home For a citizenry obsessed with personal freedoms, it’s amazing how many of us live in manufactured environments. But just as art and […]
Best Laptops and Desktops of 2010
Whether you’re looking to surf from an ultralight netbook at your favorite coffee shop, tear into opponents on a gaming PC, or edit family videos on a touch-friendly all-in-one desktop, this year’s crop of laptops and desktops offers a bounty of power and flexibility at prices that have never been more reasonable. We’ve compiled some […]
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Metro: Boulder (Colo.) Share of homes with increasing values: 59.39% Median value: $347,200 Annual change: 2.12% Quarterly change: 3.86% Boulder, about 35 miles northwest of Denver, has had a relatively stable housing market, in part, because it is home to strong employers, including the University of Colorado, as well as a base of affluent residents. […]
Tax Bill Appeals
Tax Bill Appeals Take Rising Toll on Governments Jim Wilson/The New York Times Gus Kramer, a California assessor, said those appealing taxes say: “When can I have my refund check? I need to feed my family Homeowners across the country are challenging their property tax bills in droves as the value of their homes drop, […]
Michael Jackson’s Death
The Talent and the Tragedy The tragedy of Michael Jackson’s death at age 50, reportedly from cardiac arrest, pales in comparison to the tragedy of his life. To understand all that Jackson had and lost requires wiping away three decades of plastic surgeries that deformed him, erratic behavior that made his name synonymous with the […]
Akon – Angel Cover by J Rice & Conor Maynard
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America’s Most Miserable Cities 2010
Cleveland leads a slew of Midwestern towns on our annual list, but thanks to high taxes New York and Chicago make it too. The city of Cleveland has had a colorful history. The Cuyahoga River, which runs through the city, famously caught fire in 1969 thanks to rampant pollution, and it wasn’t the first time. […]