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Mt. Hawley Airport
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 16:06
- Written by Paul Gordon
Runway expansion likely to lead to more business in future
To the naked eye and ear, the improvements ahead for Mount Hawley Airport on Peoria's northern edge probably won't be noticeable. The planes flying in won't look or sound much different than those using the city's second airport on a daily basis.
But the improvements, which will start with the extension of the...
Best Remodeling Projects for the Money
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 15:42
- Written by Cathi Hawkinson
Whether you have thoughts of selling your home in the spring or you just want to preserve your home's value there are specific remodeling projects that will give you the best return on your home improvement dollars.
Recent research in the 2011-12 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report indicates that 42 percent of homeowners believe now is a good time to remodel — and that number jumps to 56 percent if the household income is $100,000-plus....
'It's Breath or Death'
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 14:32
- Written by Paul Gordon
When trying to quit smoking, experts agree desire to quit is the biggest factor for success
There are several methods people use when trying to stop smoking, from pills to gum to patches, hypnosis or even fear. Not all the experts agree on which method is best, obviously.
But the experts do agree on one important thing when it comes to kicking the nicotine habit: The person...
Getting Well
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 14:58
- Written by Paul Gordon
Wellness programs can help companies save money while they help their employees meet resolutions
While losing weight, improving fitness and quitting smoking are always among the top three New Year's resolutions for individuals, employers would be wise to help their workers meet those resolutions, health insurance brokers say.
The fewer obese and/or smoking employees a company...
Get Fit!
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 09:56
- Written by Paul Gordon
Methods may vary but the commitment does not, fitness experts say
Yvonne Greer started doing aerobics in college, but not because she wanted to get fit. She was just accompanying a friend who didn't want to go alone.
It wasn't long before she started seeing the dividends and now the mother of two and former local television news reporter has made fitness her career.
Get It Together!
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 14:42
- Written by Paul Gordon
Having your financial house in order gives peace of mind, good prospects for future
Does anybody track where every dime of their money goes? Probably not, but getting a handle on where you spend your money is crucial to getting and keeping your financial house in order.
That's according to consumer credit experts who are preparing for the usual rush of clients that hits...
Dropping the Pounds!
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- Published on Sunday, 01 January 2012 09:44
- Written by Paul Gordon
Finding reasons for weight issues will help accomplish the resolution
New Year's resolutions: It is a safe bet that all of us have made them at one or many times in our lives.
There are probably few adults who have never, at one time or another, made losing weight a New Year's resolution. The experts say that is because weight is one of the most emotional personal issues a person has.
But it means nothing if the person...
